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EK12 OAO

2012 Toyota Iq

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OAO
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 125,612 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 125,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 113,901 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 113,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 104,539 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 104,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 97,196 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 97,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 88,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,074 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 76,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,656 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,716 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 28,166 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,166 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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EK12 OAO is a 2012 Toyota Iq in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EK12 OAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 OAO registered?

EK12 OAO is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is EK12 OAO safe to buy?

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