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2018 Toyota Aqua MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Aqua models manufactured in 2018, based on 100 real MOT test results.

82.0%
Pass Rate
18.0%
Fail Rate
100
Total Tests
47,383
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Aqua cars tested in 2018. Want to see how cars built in 2018 hold up over time?

View 2018 Toyota Aqua vintage page โ†’ (76.3% current pass rate)

2018 Toyota Aqua MOT Analysis

The 2018 Toyota Aqua has an MOT pass rate of 82.0% based on 100 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 47,383 miles on the odometer. With a 18.0% failure rate, the 2018 Aqua is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2018 Toyota Aqua is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 11.0% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ5โ€“50. Suspension is the second most common issue at 8.0%. Tyres follows at 2.0%.

โš  Based on limited data (100 tests)

Top failures specific to 2018 models only. The overall Aqua page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment11.0%11
2Suspension8.0%8
3Tyres2.0%2
4Visibility1.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 47,383 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical2.32% per 10K miSuspension1.69% per 10K miTyres0.42% per 10K miVisibility0.21% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical2.3211.0%11
Suspension1.698.0%8
Tyres0.422.0%2
Visibility0.211.0%1

Mileage Statistics

47,383
Mean
43,457
Median
37,467
25th Percentile
61,130
75th Percentile
3.80% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2018 Toyota Aqua has an MOT pass rate of 82.0% based on 100 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 47,383 miles on the odometer. With a 18.0% failure rate, the 2018 Aqua is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2018 Toyota Aqua, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light โ€” headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 47,383 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment โ€” 11.0% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 11.0% of MOT failures on 2018 Toyota Aqua models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: ยฃ5โ€“50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light โ€” headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Suspension โ€” 8.0% of failures

Suspension issues account for 8.0% of MOT failures on 2018 Toyota Aqua models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: ยฃ200โ€“500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Tyres โ€” 2.0% of failures

Tyres issues account for 2.0% of MOT failures on 2018 Toyota Aqua models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: ยฃ50โ€“200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin โ€” if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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