2012 Toyota IQ 1.3L Petrol · RO61 VBT

The vehicle remains in roadworthy condition, though the maintenance trend reveals a consistent pattern of age-related neglect. The most recent test in June 2025 at 72,331 miles resulted in a pass despite defects regarding perishing and cracking on both front tyres. While the car avoids mechanical failures, the recurring nature of rubber-based degradation across multiple years suggests that the vehicle suffers more from sitting stationary than from mileage-related wear. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,166 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between the June 2024 test at 53,665 miles and the June 2025 test at 72,331 miles, representing nearly 19,000 miles in a single year. This burst of activity follows several years of very low-intensity driving, which explains the persistent deterioration of tyre sidewalls and wiper blades noted in the earlier records. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of all rubber components, as the history shows tyres cracking and perishing in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025. This low-frequency usage often leads to dry-rot in suspension bushes, split hoses, and engine-related rubber seals, which can fail when a car is not driven regularly. You should check the brake discs for corrosion and seized calipers, as low-mileage vehicles frequently develop surface rust that causes pitting over periods of inactivity.