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GY12 NFU

2012 Toyota Iq

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 NFU
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,874 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 92,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 87,195 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 87,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,552 miles

Both front tyres worn low and perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,552 miles

Both front tyres worn low and perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,231 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,244 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,786 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2018 39,255 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,685 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,932 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm (175/65S15)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,127 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 11,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GY12 NFU is a 2012 Toyota Iq in Purple 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 GY12 NFU, 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 GY12 NFU registered?

GY12 NFU is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GY12 NFU safe to buy?

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