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GU12 YEL

2012 Toyota Iq

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,606 mi
Last recorded51,606 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 51,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,460 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,737 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 44,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 38,576 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 30,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 27,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,735 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 17,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,754 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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GU12 YEL is a 2012 Toyota Iq in Purple 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 GU12 YEL, 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 GU12 YEL registered?

GU12 YEL is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GU12 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 YEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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