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EF12 SKX

2012 Toyota Iq

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,723 mi
Last recorded190,723 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 SKX
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 190,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 178,790 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust system is still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 178,790 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust system is still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

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 3 Feb 2024 164,062 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))

Offside Front Upper antiroll bar dust cover has small split but still prevents dirt

Pass 4 Feb 2023 148,416 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 132,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 132,697 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))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 115,912 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 115,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear seat belts not tested

Fail 15 Feb 2020 101,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,805 miles

front tyres are getting low

offside of front bumper damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2019 85,805 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres are getting low

offside of front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,088 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 27,218 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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EF12 SKX is a 2012 Toyota Iq in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF12 SKX, 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 SKX is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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