2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Toyota IQ MOT pass rate and common faults

2,299 MOT tests in 2024. 76.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time76.6%
Failed or needed repairs23.4%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,299 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    51 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    35 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics14.1%
  2. Brakes7.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  4. Suspension4.1%
  5. Tyres3.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Toyota IQ?

In 2024, 76.6% of 2012 Toyota IQ cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,299 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota IQ?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Toyota IQ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).