Toyota Spade (2017)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 30 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

90%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1496cc Petrol

Great Choice

90% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 8 points above average.

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Petrol1496cc9 years old30 tests63k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1496cc)

~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

90% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Toyota brand average of 84%.

90% of MOT tests on Toyota Spades from 2017 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 7 years old. That's based on 30 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 62,939 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2017 models232nd of 540(top half)

Rank among Toyota models347th of 970(top half)

vs average of all models+8%(82% avg)

vs 2017 models average+3%(87% avg)

vs Toyota average+6%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

62,939

Average miles

51,800

Expected for age

The average 2017 Toyota Spade had 62,939 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is above the expected 51,800 miles for a 7-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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Similar Cars to Consider

Ford Fiesta

2015 · 998cc Petrol

£1,600/year

81%

-9%

Vauxhall Corsa

2015 · 1398cc Petrol

£2,153/year

78%

-12%

Ford Focus

2015 · 1596cc Petrol

£2,078/year

85%

-5%

Nissan Qashqai

2017 · 1200cc Petrol

£1,780/year

86%

-4%

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About the 2017 Toyota Spade

The 2017 Toyota Spade is a small family car. Our records list a 1496cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 30 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all models from 2017, the average MOT pass rate is 87%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 62,939 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Toyota Spade owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2017 Toyota Spade Fuel Costs

The 1496cc 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 2017 Toyota Spade?

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 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2017 Toyota Spade

At 9 years old, this is a solid used buy if you find one with good service history. Depreciation has levelled off, so you won't lose much more value. Focus on condition over mileage. Note: with only 30 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

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.

Suspension Wear

Medium risk

Shock absorbers, springs, and anti-roll bar links typically need attention around this age. Listen for clunks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear.

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 2017 Toyota Spade 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 Spade(2017)	90%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853
Ford Fiesta(2015)	81%	£1,175	£20	Grp 1-8	£1,600-£253
Vauxhall Corsa(2015)	78%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,153+£300
Ford Focus(2015)	85%	£1,398	£275	Grp 12-25	£2,078+£225
Nissan Qashqai(2017)	86%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780-£73

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 2017 Toyota Spade

Is the 2017 Toyota Spade reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 90% of MOT tests on 2017 Toyota Spades ended in a pass, from 30 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2017 Toyota Spade 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 2017 Toyota Spade?

90% of 30 MOT tests on the 2017 Toyota Spade ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 232nd of 540 models first registered in 2017 (top half).

What is the average mileage for a 2017 Toyota Spade?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2017 Toyota Spade is 62,939 miles, which is above the expected 51,800 miles for a 7-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.