Toyota iQ MOT Results

Registered in 2013

84.4% pass rate

from 1,321 tests in 2021

(46% better than other 2013 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota iQ is unusually good or bad.

4.5% fail on Visibility
- 3.9% fail on Wipers (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.076% fail on View to rear
  - 0.076% fail on Mirrors
4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.61% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.61% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.45% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.53% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.076% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.076% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.076% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.076% fail on Horn
3.7% fail on Brakes
- 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.61% fail on Brake discs
- 0.98% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.68% fail on Rbt
      - 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.076% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.076% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.076% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.076% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
2.2% fail on Tyres (57% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth (62% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Size/type
0.98% fail on Suspension (87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.076% fail on Linkage
  - 0.076% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.076% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.83% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.23% fail on Bumpers
- 0.23% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Other body component (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Transmission
  - 0.076% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.076% fail on Joints
0.23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Exhaust emissions (86% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.076% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.076% fail on Emissions not tested
0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.076% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.076% fail on Attachment

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Toyota iQ (2008 - 2014)
Triumph of 4-seater packaging that still earned 5 NCAP stars. Most models 99g/km so VED free. Better to drive than a Smart or a Fiat 500.