2012 Toyota IQ 1.0L Petrol · LL12 FZX

This 2012 Toyota IQ presents a stable but mechanically repetitive roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 8 July 2025 at 56,903 miles, passed yet flagged the same front brake disc wear, pitting, and scoring noted in the January 2024 test at 53,617 miles. This recurring advisory across consecutive inspections indicates a persistent, low-level braking surface degradation that has not yet reached a failure threshold but remains unresolved. The maintenance trend is essentially flat, with no new mechanical failures emerging, yet no active correction of the known brake disc condition either. The vehicle has covered approximately 4,064 miles per year over its fourteen-year life, which is notably low. Mileage accumulation has been steady rather than erratic, rising from 44,622 miles in January 2021 to 56,903 miles by July 2025, a span of roughly 12,281 miles over four and a half years. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record. The low annual mileage suggests prolonged periods of short-trip use or standing, which can accelerate corrosion on brake discs and exhaust components due to insufficient heat cycling. Buyers should focus their in-person inspection on the braking system. The repeated advisory for worn, pitted, and scored front brake discs across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests the discs may have been turned or replaced previously but are again approaching minimum thickness or suffering from uneven surface wear. Rear brake discs were also flagged in the January 2023 test at 50,084 miles, so a full assessment of all four corners, including caliper slide pins and pad thickness, is warranted. The 2023 test additionally identified both front tyres worn to the legal limit and rear tyre sidewall splitting, indicating deferred consumable replacement. A thorough check of current tyre age, sidewall integrity, and tread depth across all four wheels is essential. Beyond brakes and tyres, the low-mileage, short-trip usage pattern warrants a close look at the exhaust system for internal condensation corrosion, the underside for surface rust on subframes and suspension mounting points, and the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs, which can deteriorate from age and standing rather than mileage. The clean 2022 and 2021 tests provide some reassurance, but the re-emergence of brake disc advisories in the two most recent inspections points to a vehicle that has been maintained to a pass-only standard rather than a preventative one.