2013 Toyota iQ · 4,354 MOT tests
2013 Toyota iQ reliability
2013 Toyota iQs fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 iQ years (4,354 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- 18.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 45,271
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,354
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.5% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Toyota iQ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Brakes4.2%
- Tyres3.6%
- Suspension1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.91%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.56%
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 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.24%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Side repeater not working 1.17%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.96%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.69%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.43%) · Exhaust mounting defective (2.27%)
Is a 2013 Toyota iQ reliable?
2013 Toyota iQs fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 iQ years (4,354 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Toyota iQ MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.69% of tests), position lamp not working (1.91% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Toyota iQ have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Toyota iQ shows 45,271 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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