TOYOTA IQ MOT pass rate
83.1% of 24,305 TOYOTA IQ MOT tests pass.
The IQ's pass rate of 83.1% is in line with the average across all TOYOTA models, at 82.3%.
The TOYOTA IQ has a pass rate of 83.1%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.8% at 6–10 years to 80.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (11) | 11 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 90.8% | 703 | 44,070 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.3% | 19,801 | 68,043 miles |
| 15+ years | 80.6% | 3,788 | 80,584 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA IQ
The most common reason the TOYOTA IQ fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 51.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.6% | Not working |
| Brakes | 31.6% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 26.1% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 24.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 15.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.8% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 80.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 81.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 81.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.1% pass rate
- TOYOTA COROLLA — 82.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA IQ?
- 83.1% of TOYOTA IQ MOT tests pass, based on 24,305 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA IQ?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA IQ fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 51.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the TOYOTA IQ's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TOYOTA service history guide for how to check and keep one.