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EF12 NBN

2012 Toyota Iq

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,952 mi
Last recorded81,952 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 NBN
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,952 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking but not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 74,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 69,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 63,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 50,062 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 50,062 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 44,687 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 38,175 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,482 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,143 miles

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

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

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

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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EF12 NBN is a 2012 Toyota Iq in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF12 NBN, 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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EF12 NBN is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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