2010 Toyota IQ 1.3L Petrol · AY10 XRX

The most recent MOT on 2 April 2026 at 107,068 miles resulted in a pass, though the preceding day saw a failure at 107,066 miles with identical corrosion and wear items plus a fractured offside front coil spring and a nearside front tyre below legal tread depth. The maintenance trend shows deterioration rather than improvement. Corrosion on brake pipes, suspension mountings, and the front sub-frame has persisted across multiple tests cycles without resolution, and the 2026 failure introduced a new mechanical failure in the front suspension. The vehicle passed on the second attempt after remedial work, yet the underlying corrosion pattern remains unaddressed. Annual mileage has remained consistent at approximately 3,000 to 5,000 miles per year since 2023, with the odometer advancing from 94,727 miles in March 2023 to 107,068 miles in April 2026. No unexplained gaps or suspicious mileage jumps appear in the record. The overall accumulation of 6,692 miles per year across sixteen years is unremarkable for this vehicle class, though the low recent annual usage may have contributed to corrosion-related defects from reduced road activity and moisture retention. A prospective buyer should prioritise inspection of the rear brake system. Binding rear service brakes have featured in every test since April 2024, and both rear brake discs are worn and pitted. The rear brake pipes show chronic corrosion that has worsened from covered surfaces to the offside pipe being excessively corroded above the exhaust in the 2026 failure. The front sub-frame and offside front lower suspension arm corrosion, whilst currently not seriously weakened, demands close examination for progression. The inner sill corrosion at both rear suspension mounting points has remained static since 2025 but represents a structural vulnerability in a vehicle of this age. The fractured coil spring repaired between 1 and 2 April 2026 should be verified for matching replacement on both sides, as asymmetric spring rates will affect handling geometry. Tyre maintenance has been neglected; the 2026 failure for tread depth and the 2024 advisory for a cut tyre suggest irregular replacement cycles. The persistent registration plate lamp faults across four consecutive tests indicate minor electrical neglect rather than a systemic fault, though the pattern suggests reluctance to address trivial defects promptly. Given the concentration of corrosion in the rear brake lines and suspension mountings, a specialist inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake hydraulic condition is strongly advisable before purchase.