Toyota Aqua Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Aqua reliable? We analysed 3,296 real MOT tests across 1,146 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Aqua is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Aqua.
Toyota Aqua Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Aqua. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Aqua MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Aqua to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Aqua Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Aqua models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Aqua Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Aqua owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Aqua MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Aqua year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 68 | 94.1% | 31,420 | 38,948 | 54,494 |
| 2018 | 118 | 90.7% | 35,710 | 44,347 | 61,080 |
| 2017 | 120 | 91.7% | 35,250 | 45,047 | 59,652 |
| 2016 | 334 | 90.7% | 41,938 | 56,346 | 73,878 |
| 2015 | 330 | 88.5% | 47,840 | 62,908 | 80,668 |
| 2014 | 508 | 87.2% | 44,858 | 56,752 | 71,701 |
| 2013 | 697 | 85.7% | 48,430 | 63,012 | 77,696 |
| 2012 | 926 | 83.4% | 53,959 | 68,638 | 85,136 |
How Long Does a Toyota Aqua Last?
Based on 1,146 Toyota Aqua vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Aqua Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Aqua MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Aqua
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.1% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
83.4% MOT pass rate from 926 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Aqua is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.1% across 68 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Aqua Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Aqua THIS CAR | 86.2% | 3,296 | 61,551 mi | 14 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Lexmoto Fmx | 71.6% | 2,102 | 9,314 mi | 11 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Aqua outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota AquaShould you buy a used Toyota Aqua?
The Toyota Aqua has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.2% across 3,296 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Aqua with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Toyota Aqua owner drives around 5,446 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Aqua models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.