2009 Toyota Iq MOT pass rate: 79.9% (18,359 tests)
Is the 2009 Iq getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81.2% +14.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 79.9% +13.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 78.5% +12.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Iq
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 2,058 | 22.7% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,998 | 22.0% |
| 3 | Suspension | 1,871 | 20.6% |
| 4 | Visibility | 1,003 | 11.1% |
| 5 | Tyres | 903 | 10.0% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 498 | 5.5% |
All Iq years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 (this page) | 18,359 | 79.9% | +13.5 pts | 74,000 |
| 2010 | 11,065 | 80.8% | +13.5 pts | 70,480 |
| 2011 | 7,373 | 82.6% | +13.5 pts | 63,824 |
| 2012 | 6,903 | 84.5% | +13.3 pts | 57,068 |
| 2013 | 3,840 | 85.7% | +12.4 pts | 48,322 |
| 2014 | 2,461 | 89.6% | +13.8 pts | 41,682 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Toyota Iq reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 79.9% of their MOT tests (18,359 tests, 2023–2025), +13.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 74,000 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Iq?
The median tested example shows 74,000 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.