2010 Toyota iQ · 12,537 MOT tests
2010 Toyota iQ reliability
2010 Toyota iQs fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 iQ years (12,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- 24.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 66,865
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,537
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.6% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Toyota iQ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Brakes5.7%
- Suspension5.4%
- Tyres3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.96%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.84%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.64%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.56%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.8%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.17%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.81%)
Is a 2010 Toyota iQ reliable?
2010 Toyota iQs fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 iQ years (12,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Toyota iQ MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.49% of tests), position lamp not working (2.96% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Toyota iQ have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Toyota iQ shows 66,865 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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