2009 Toyota IQ 1.0L Petrol · FL59 CJO

The 2009 Toyota IQ presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 28 November 2023 at 39,086 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, following a pass on 17 November 2022 at 37,257 miles, indicates a consistent maintenance trend with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns over the last two test cycles. The vehicle has remained fault-free across its recent recorded history. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Accumulating just 1,829 miles between the November 2022 and November 2023 tests, and only 1,012 miles in the year prior to that, the annual average sits at roughly 2,299 miles over its seventeen-year life. Such light use typically reduces wear on consumables and drivetrain components, though prolonged periods of inactivity can introduce its own risks. The recorded mileage has remained static at 39,086 miles since the November 2023 pass, suggesting the vehicle may have seen very limited use or been stationary in the period leading up to today's date of 18 June 2026. Despite the clean MOT record, the absence of advisories or failures does not eliminate the need for a thorough physical inspection. A buyer should examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth, particularly on a vehicle that has covered so few miles. Brake components, including discs, calipers, and flexible hoses, warrant close attention since infrequent use can lead to surface corrosion and sticking mechanisms. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perishing, and the underside inspected for any signs of structural corrosion, especially around mounting points and sills. The two failed tests on 24 November 2023 and 23 November 2021 both recorded no defects, which typically indicates administrative or procedural failures such as incorrect documentation or a missed appointment rather than mechanical faults. This pattern does not suggest any underlying reliability issue. Overall, the record points to a well-maintained, lightly used city car with no recurring defects, though its extended periods of low activity demand a careful pre-purchase inspection focused on age-related deterioration rather than mileage-driven wear.