2011 Toyota IQ 1.3L Petrol · DN11 AEJ

The Toyota IQ stands roadworthy after its latest MOT pass on 30 September 2025 at 92,712 miles, with the tester noting no defects. This result closes a generally stable assessment period, yet the prior test on 23 September 2025 returned a failure at 92,680 miles while listing no defects. That anomaly hints at either a clerical error or an unrecorded fault, though the immediate clean pass indicates no lasting mechanical concern. Mileage progression across the supplied records shows light, steady use for a 15-year-old vehicle. From 78,033 miles at the 26 September 2022 test, the odometer rose to 83,043 miles by 14 September 2023, then 88,247 miles on 11 September 2024, and 92,712 miles by 30 September 2025. Annual increments average near 4,900 miles, below the circa 6,181 miles-per-year lifetime figure. The absence of pre-2022 entries leaves earlier wear undocumented, but the recent pattern reveals no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of core components despite the unblemished advisory list. The IQ's age demands scrutiny of suspension bushes, front coil springs, and brake disc thickness, as low annual mileage often masks intermittent binding calipers from standing. Examiners should probe chassis legs and sills for corrosion, and assess exhaust emissions against expected Toyota stability. The September 2025 failure with no logged defect warrants a DVSA certificate check to confirm no omitted structural or lighting fault. Prior owners appear to have maintained statutory testing punctually, with four consecutive passes before the anomalous fail. Such discipline suggests basic consumables like tyres and wiper blades were likely refreshed as needed. Nevertheless, rubber perishables and fluid condition degrade with time rather than distance, so replacing coolant, brake fluid, and tyres based on age remains prudent.