2012 Toyota IQ 1.0L Petrol · SO12 VUL
2012 Toyota IQ (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 117,375 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA IQ
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 VUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 117,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 VUL 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 2012 Toyota Iq (SO12 VUL) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SO12 VUL Mileage History
- 21/06/2023101,310 mi
- 04/07/2024107,470 mi+6,160 mi
- 03/07/2025112,261 mi+4,791 mi
- 29/06/2026117,375 mi+5,114 mi
- 06/07/2026117,375 mi
Average of roughly 5,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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