Toyota Aqua (2024)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 42 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

95%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1490cc Petrol

Great Choice

95% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 13 points above average.

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Petrol1490cc2 years old42 tests68k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1490cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

95% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Toyota brand average of 84%.

95% of MOT tests on Toyota Aquas from 2024 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were under a year old. That's based on 42 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 68,205 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2024 models32nd of 39(bottom 21%)

Rank among Toyota models170th of 970(top 18%)

vs average of all models+13%(82% avg)

vs 2024 models average-3%(98% avg)

vs Toyota average+11%(84% avg)

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 100%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 86%. The 2024 scores 95%, but cars from 2024 weren't due their first routine MOT until 2027, so its figure isn't compared here. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Toyota Aqua by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2024	95%	42	68,205 mi
2019	100%	138	35,786 mi
2018	94%	125	46,752 mi
2017	94%	67	44,940 mi
2016	96%	136	52,683 mi
2015	96%	227	45,631 mi
2014	95%	294	49,719 mi
2013	95%	765	54,939 mi
2012	86%	747	62,666 mi

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About the 2024 Toyota Aqua

The 2024 Toyota Aqua is a small family car. Our records list a 1490cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 42 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 21% of 2024 models for MOT pass rate.

2024 Toyota Aqua Fuel Costs

The 1490cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2024 Toyota Aqua?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Toyota Aqua Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota Aquas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2024 Toyota Aqua stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Toyota Aqua(2024)	95%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853
MINI Cooper(2022)	96%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Kia Sportage(2022)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
MINI Countryman(2022)	96%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition(2022)	94%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,630-£223

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2024 Toyota Aqua

Is the 2024 Toyota Aqua reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 95% of MOT tests on 2024 Toyota Aquas ended in a pass, from 42 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2024 Toyota Aqua cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2024 Toyota Aqua?

95% of 42 MOT tests on the 2024 Toyota Aqua ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 32nd of 39 models first registered in 2024 (bottom 21%).

Which year Toyota Aqua has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Toyota Aqua has the highest MOT pass rate at 100% and the 2012 the lowest at 86%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.