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TOYOTA IQ2010 · 1.0L PETROL

BW 65

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 89,668 miles recorded, this BLACK 2010 TOYOTA IQ runs on PETROL with a 998cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 20/10/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2010
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 14 October 2025 at 89,668 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. While the record shows a failure on that same date, the immediate retest pass suggests a minor issue that was rectified quickly by the owner rather than a deep-seated mechanical failure or structural decay. The mileage pattern is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 83,219 miles and the October 2025 test at 89,668 miles, the car covered only 6,449 miles over two years. This low usage suggests the vehicle likely performs short trips, which minimizes wear on the drivetrain and engine, though low-mileage cars often suffer from age-related degradation of rubber components and dry-rotted seals if the car has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade with time rather than distance. Check the chassis for surface and structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and wheel arches, as low mileage does not prevent rust. Given the age and low annual use, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and check the brake discs for pitting or corrosion caused by lack of use. The lack of recorded advisories in the history indicates the previous owner has maintained the vehicle to a high standard between annual tests.

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75
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 14 October 2025 at 89,668 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. While the record shows a failure on that same date, the immediate retest pass suggests a minor issue that was rectified quickly by the owner rather than a deep-seated mechanical failure or structural decay. The mileage pattern is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 83,219 miles and the October 2025 test at 89,668 miles, the car covered only 6,449 miles over two years. This low usage suggests the vehicle likely performs short trips, which minimizes wear on the drivetrain and engine, though low-mileage cars often suffer from age-related degradation of rubber components and dry-rotted seals if the car has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade with time rather than distance. Check the chassis for surface and structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and wheel arches, as low mileage does not prevent rust. Given the age and low annual use, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and check the brake discs for pitting or corrosion caused by lack of use. The lack of recorded advisories in the history indicates the previous owner has maintained the vehicle to a high standard between annual tests.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2010 Toyota Iq (BW 65) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2023 to October 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 17 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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