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AK12 ZSJ

2012 Toyota Iq

Black Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,190 mi
Last recorded146,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZSJ
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 146,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output image hazy both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer mount deteriorating

Fail 20 Jan 2026 146,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output image hazy both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer mount deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2025 134,122 miles

Heatshield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 134,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 118,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 118,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 105,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 105,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 92,874 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,160 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 68,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2018 61,705 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 691,705 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 50,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper split, Not affecting the view to the front

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 39,935 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seat/belt due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre has puncher

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

both rear disc's starting to corrode

Fail 9 May 2016 39,935 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear unable to check seat/belt due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Steering system fouling track rod arm fouling on a/c pipe (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has puncher

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

both rear disc's starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2015 29,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside wiper split, Not affecting the view to the front.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Toyota Iq?

Based on 275,535 MOT tests across 19,943 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
3,999
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
19,943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,856
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,766
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,110
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AK12 ZSJ is a 2012 Toyota Iq in Black with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Iq models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 40,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Iq fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,856 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 ZSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Iq typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Iq is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK12 ZSJ is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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