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L5 DOT

2012 Toyota Iq

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,610 mi
Last recorded89,610 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Iq40,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 DOT
MakeToyota
ModelIq
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 89,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 89,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,490 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some chassis components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,611 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,035 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,657 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,459 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 49,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 49,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded down leg (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,516 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 44,516 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear ( at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,616 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wall split

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,372 miles

rear disc showing corrosion

slight bind noted at rear brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L5 DOT is a 2012 Toyota Iq in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L5 DOT, 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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L5 DOT is a 2012 Toyota Iq, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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