2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Toyota IQ MOT pass rate and common faults

6,112 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,112 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    146 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    123 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%
  8. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.0%
  2. Brakes10.2%
  3. Suspension8.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  5. Tyres4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

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 structure13.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%

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 2009 Toyota IQ?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2009 Toyota IQ cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,112 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota IQ?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota IQ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).