2009 Toyota IQ 1.0L Petrol · YP59 LDU

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight decline regarding persistent exhaust issues. The most recent test in February 2026 at 71,151 miles identified a minor leak of exhaust gases, which is a recurring fault previously noted during the 2025 test at 69,520 miles. This indicates that the owner has failed to rectify a known exhaust defect despite it being flagged in consecutive years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,185 miles per year. Between February 2022 and February 2026, the car covered only 7,516 miles, representing a usage pattern of roughly 1,880 miles per annum during that period. This pattern suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but low-mile vehicles often suffer from age-related degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and potential corrosion on brake discs and suspension due to lack of frequent use. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the exhaust system to determine if the minor leak is a simple gasket failure or indicates more serious manifold corrosion or pipe thinning. The recurring nearside registration plate lamp failure in 2023 and 2025 suggests a lack of proactive attention to minor electrical defects. Given the low mileage, the inspector should specifically check for brake seizing on the calipers and cracks in the suspension bushes, as these components often fail through time rather than distance on vehicles that sit stationary for long periods.