Toyota Verso Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Verso reliable? We analysed 391,599 real MOT tests across 31,766 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Verso is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Verso.
Toyota Verso Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Verso. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Verso MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Verso to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Verso Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Verso fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Verso Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Verso models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Verso Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Verso owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Verso MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Verso year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5,552 | 85.6% | 24,728 | 38,259 | 58,351 |
| 2017 | 17,873 | 86.5% | 25,218 | 39,422 | 59,278 |
| 2016 | 31,291 | 84.0% | 30,764 | 47,183 | 70,760 |
| 2015 | 32,925 | 83.6% | 34,132 | 52,630 | 78,391 |
| 2014 | 35,430 | 82.2% | 36,893 | 56,723 | 83,124 |
| 2013 | 43,916 | 81.1% | 40,352 | 63,261 | 93,707 |
| 2012 | 46,228 | 78.9% | 40,654 | 65,386 | 96,911 |
| 2011 | 66,821 | 79.1% | 39,213 | 63,534 | 94,604 |
| 2010 | 61,597 | 76.5% | 47,826 | 75,400 | 108,148 |
| 2009 | 41,745 | 77.1% | 47,743 | 76,429 | 110,209 |
| 2008 | 2,100 | 77.2% | 51,920 | 82,999 | 117,152 |
| 2007 | 1,415 | 78.4% | 53,371 | 83,149 | 114,928 |
| 2006 | 869 | 77.1% | 50,478 | 79,581 | 113,682 |
| 2005 | 1,342 | 77.7% | 49,766 | 80,891 | 118,717 |
| 2004 | 642 | 76.6% | 55,340 | 81,018 | 111,350 |
| 2003 | 177 | 77.4% | 38,214 | 61,574 | 98,075 |
| 2002 | 154 | 74.0% | 61,685 | 84,014 | 117,356 |
| 2000 | 55 | 61.8% | 54,380 | 75,040 | 120,314 |
How Long Does a Toyota Verso Last?
Based on 31,766 Toyota Verso vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Verso Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Verso 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 Verso
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.5% MOT pass rate from 17,873 tests
61.8% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Verso is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.5% across 17,873 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Verso Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Verso THIS CAR | 80.1% | 391,599 | 62,002 mi | 17 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 |
| Subaru Forester | 76.1% | 456,470 | 85,220 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Verso outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Toyota Verso has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.1% across 391,599 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively with 2,218 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Verso 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 Verso owner drives around 7,126 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 Verso models stay on UK roads for around 17 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.