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BT61 HLJ

2012 Toyota Iq

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,790 mi
Last recorded55,790 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 HLJ
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 55,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,171 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 54,171 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,491 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 52,491 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 46,188 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 40,971 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,299 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,435 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 17,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,401 miles

both front tyres cracked on tread

Pass 21 Sep 2015 9,315 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 9,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 8,868 miles

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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BT61 HLJ is a 2012 Toyota Iq in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT61 HLJ, 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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What year was BT61 HLJ registered?

BT61 HLJ is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is BT61 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 HLJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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