2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Toyota IQ MOT pass rate and common faults

820 MOT tests in 2024. 83.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time83.4%
Failed or needed repairs16.6%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 820 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Side repeaters: not working1.3%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.0%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.5%
  2. Brakes4.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  4. Suspension2.6%
  5. Tyres2.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

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 structure11.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%

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 2014 Toyota IQ?

In 2024, 83.4% of 2014 Toyota IQ cars passed their MOT first time, across 820 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota IQ?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 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).