2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Toyota IQ MOT pass rate and common faults

3,646 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,646 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    75 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    73 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  8. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.1%
  2. Suspension7.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  4. Brakes7.1%
  5. Tyres3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

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 structure13.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%

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 2010 Toyota IQ?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2010 Toyota IQ cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,646 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Toyota IQ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).