2011 Toyota IQ 1.3L Petrol · RK61 OVN

The 2011 Toyota IQ presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT in July 2025 at 58,946 miles showing a stable but ageing mechanical condition. The vehicle failed its initial 2025 test on two defective wiper blades, severely reduced headlamp intensity on both sides, an offside rear shock absorber with light oil misting, and worn rear brake discs. All rectification work was evidently completed the same day, as a pass was recorded at 58,944 miles. The recurring rear brake disc advisory across 2024 and 2025 suggests this is a persistent wear item rather than a sudden failure, and the shock absorber misting has remained at the same minor threshold without escalation. The trend is broadly stable, though the pattern of advisories indicates a vehicle that is being kept running rather than proactively refreshed. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old city car, averaging roughly 3,930 miles per year across its life. The record shows a jump of 4,424 miles between July 2024 at 54,897 miles and July 2025 at 58,946 miles, which is a modest increase and consistent with a single owner using the car for short, regular trips rather than long periods of inactivity. There are no alarming gaps in the annual test cycle, with continuous MOTs from 2023 through 2025, and the odometer readings progress logically without anomalies. The low annual mileage has likely limited structural corrosion risk typical of older city cars, though it does not eliminate it entirely. A buyer should focus their inspection on the rear suspension and braking components, as these have drawn repeated attention in the MOT history. The offside rear shock absorber's light oil misting has persisted across two consecutive tests, meaning the unit is seeping fluid and will eventually require replacement. Rear brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in both 2024 and 2025, and rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin in 2024, so a close check of remaining pad material and disc thickness is warranted. The headlamp intensity failure in 2025 raises the possibility of yellowed lenses or ageing bulbs, and a beam pattern test would confirm whether the output remains adequate post-repair. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme, with perishing and edge wear flagged on both axles in 2023, and the 2025 test occurring at the same 58,946-mile reading as the last advisory-free pass, meaning the current tyre set may be the same ageing rubber. A buyer should check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare for signs of degradation beyond five years. The missing rear passenger seat noted in 2024 is a minor interior point but worth verifying as present and secure. Overall, this is a low-mileage, regularly tested small car with manageable wear items rather than any single serious defect, though the cumulative advisories suggest a vehicle approaching a maintenance cycle where several components will need attention in the near term.