2010 Toyota IQ 1.0L Petrol · FE60 ADZ

The last recorded MOT test on 5 November 2021 returned a pass at 55,591 miles with no defects, but the certificate expired long ago and the vehicle currently lacks a valid roadworthiness certificate. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of recurring minor faults that have largely resolved over the past decade, yet the five-year gap since the most recent test leaves the car's present mechanical condition entirely unverified. The 2021 failure on 20 August 2021 flagged a serious fluid leak from the offside rear shock absorber and a failed offside front position lamp, both of which were rectified before the November pass, indicating that the previous owner addressed those specific defects promptly. The mileage profile of 55,591 miles across sixteen years equates to roughly 3,474 miles per year, reflecting consistently light use rather than rapid accumulation. The record shows no sudden mileage jumps; the odometer advanced from 26,573 miles in September 2014 to 49,130 miles in December 2019, a span of 22,557 miles over five years, and then climbed by 6,461 miles to the 2021 reading over the following two years. This steady, low-mileage pattern suggests the car may have spent extended periods standing idle, which can accelerate the degradation of rubber and suspension components irrespective of tread wear or brake usage. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front constant-velocity joint gaiters, which failed twice in 2013 and once in 2014, with the 2014 test noting that the nearside front gaiter no longer prevented the ingress of dirt. The offside rear shock absorber that leaked seriously in 2021 must be checked for any recurrence of fluid loss or mounting deterioration. The offside front position lamp failure from August 2021 warrants a simple bulb and wiring check. Low-mileage, long-age vehicles often suffer from seized calipers, perished suspension bushes, and surface rust on undercarriage panels that may not be visible without a lift, so a thorough inspection of the braking system, rubber mounting points, and structural panels is essential before committing to purchase.