2012 Toyota iQ · 7,812 MOT tests
2012 Toyota iQ reliability
2012 Toyota iQs fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 iQ years (7,812 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- 20.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 53,590
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,812
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.8% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Toyota iQ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Brakes5%
- Tyres3.3%
- Suspension2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.08%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.44%
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 1.46%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Stop lamp not working 1.43%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.4%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.32%
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 (10.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.64%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.08%) · Exhaust mounting defective (3.89%)
Is a 2012 Toyota iQ reliable?
2012 Toyota iQs fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 iQ years (7,812 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Toyota iQ MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.08% of tests), position lamp not working (2.44% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Toyota iQ have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Toyota iQ shows 53,590 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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