Toyota iQ MOT Results

Registered in 2010
78.2% pass rate
from 3,815 tests in 2021
(42% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota iQ is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.0% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.026% fail on Lever
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.58% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.45% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Valves
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.026% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.026% fail on Pedal
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.026% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.026% fail on View to rear
      • 0.026% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.052% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.079% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.052% fail on Wheel bearings (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.97% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.079% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.079% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.052% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.052% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.052% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.052% fail on Tank
    • 0.052% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Chassis
      • 0.026% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Bracket
    • 0.026% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.079% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.052% fail on Condition (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment
      • 0.026% fail on Requirements
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
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