Toyota iQ MOT Results

Registered in 2011
79.9% pass rate
from 2,546 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota iQ is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.039% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.039% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.079% fail on View to rear
      • 0.079% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.079% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.039% fail on Rbt
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.039% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.039% fail on Lever
    • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.71% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.079% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.24% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.82% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.039% fail on Doors
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.039% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.75% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.039% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.039% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.079% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% 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.

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