2009 Toyota IQ 1.0L Petrol · GV59 KKS
2009 Toyota IQ (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 54,815 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA IQ
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV59 KKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 54,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV59 KKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Iq (GV59 KKS) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
GV59 KKS Mileage History
- 05/07/202242,911 mi
- 07/07/202345,224 mi+2,313 mi
- 08/07/202448,478 mi+3,254 mi
- 07/07/202552,013 mi+3,535 mi
- 07/07/202654,815 mi+2,802 mi
Average of roughly 2,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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