2011 Toyota iQ MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,469 Toyota iQ cars first used in 2011 had an MOT in 2025, at about 14 years old, and 74.4% passed first time. That is above the 61.2% for all cars first used in 2011.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2011 Toyota iQ cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2011 Toyota iQ MOT failure items
2011 Toyota iQ common failures
ItemValue
Position lamp: not working3.9%
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2011 Toyota iQ advisories
2011 Toyota iQ common advisories
ItemValue
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing14.4%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened11.9%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge11.0%
Coil spring: corroded7.9%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material7.6%
Brake pads: wearing thin7.1%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2011 Toyota iQ faults by area
2011 Toyota iQ faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment11.6%
Suspension7.2%
Brakes6.3%
Visibility5.3%
Tyres3.6%
Body, chassis, structure1.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2011 Toyota iQ recorded mileage
2011 Toyota iQ mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,46947,30067,400 miles91,200

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Toyota iQ years

Toyota iQ first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20131,28177.4%65.8%
20122,32276.5%63.5%
20112,46974.4%61.2%
20103,65472.9%59.3%
20096,02071.1%58.3%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.