2009 Toyota iQ · 21,146 MOT tests
2009 Toyota iQ reliability
2009 Toyota iQs fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 iQ years (21,146 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- 25.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 70,869
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,146
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.6% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Toyota iQ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Brakes6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Suspension6.3%
- Tyres3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.04%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.92%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.71%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.57%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.2%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.03%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.03%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.23%)
Is a 2009 Toyota iQ reliable?
2009 Toyota iQs fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 iQ years (21,146 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Toyota iQ MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.38% of tests), position lamp not working (2.34% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Toyota iQ have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Toyota iQ shows 70,869 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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