2012 Toyota IQ 1.0L Petrol · GL12 CUA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT test on 11 December 2025 with 71,869 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable reactive pattern where faults are identified and rectified immediately following failure. While the car failed twice in the last two years, the subsequent passes show no remaining advisories, indicating that the current or previous owner is willing to address safety-critical defects to keep the vehicle legal. At 14 years old, the Toyota iq has covered an average of 5,134 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 2,000 miles recorded between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 1,943 miles in the following twelve-month period. This low-intensity usage suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age rather than use. A buyer should inspect the front suspension components specifically, as the December 2025 failure highlighted both the offside and nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers. These rubber boots are prone to cracking over time, which allows grit ingress and causes premature joint failure. The recurring issues with headlamp aim and operation in both 2023 and 2025 suggest potential intermittent wiring faults or loose bulb housings that should be checked for a secure fit. Given the low mileage, a physical check for brake caliper seizing or excessive surface corrosion on the discs is also advisable, as vehicles that sit frequently often suffer from seized brake components.