2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Toyota IQ MOT pass rate and common faults

1,286 MOT tests in 2024. 81.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time81.2%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,286 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%
  6. Side repeaters: not working1.1%
  7. Stop lamp: not working0.9%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.1%
  2. Brakes5.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  4. Tyres4.0%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

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 structure14.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2013 Toyota IQ?

In 2024, 81.2% of 2013 Toyota IQ cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,286 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota IQ?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Toyota IQ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).