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D1 LJA

2012 Toyota Iq

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,571 mi
Last recorded163,571 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 163,571 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 163,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 161,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush as marked bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 161,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high REFIT BULB (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush as marked bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2023 155,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 155,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high RE FIT BULB (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,212 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 145,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 131,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 131,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,011 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 120,949 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 109,301 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 109,301 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 68,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 55,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,062 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

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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D1 LJA is a 2012 Toyota Iq in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 D1 LJA, 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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D1 LJA is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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