2009 Toyota IQ 1.0L Petrol · GV09 BZS
2009 Toyota IQ (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 118,028 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA IQ
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV09 BZS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 118,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV09 BZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Iq (GV09 BZS) between August 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
GV09 BZS Mileage History
- 20/08/20129,483 mi
- 20/08/20129,483 mi
- 14/09/201317,713 mi+8,230 mi
- 19/09/201427,124 mi+9,411 mi
- 01/07/201533,163 mi+6,039 mi
- 08/06/201640,810 mi+7,647 mi
- 15/06/201640,969 mi+159 mi
- 21/06/201749,903 mi+8,934 mi
- 24/06/201749,905 mi+2 mi
- 02/07/201858,330 mi+8,425 mi
- 02/07/201858,322 mi-8 mi
- 27/06/201964,229 mi+5,907 mi
- 05/07/201964,242 mi+13 mi
- 12/01/202175,019 mi+10,777 mi
- 10/01/202284,684 mi+9,665 mi
- 21/01/202284,737 mi+53 mi
- 21/01/202392,225 mi+7,488 mi
- 18/01/202496,395 mi+4,170 mi
- 15/01/2025104,261 mi+7,866 mi
- 15/01/2025104,261 mi
- 13/01/2026118,028 mi+13,767 mi
Average of roughly 8,101 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota iQ (AJ10)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Electric Power Steering EPS ECU Calibration and Steering KnockModerate
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