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FM16 VFZ

2016 Toyota Verso

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,042 mi
Last recorded116,042 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Verso47,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 VFZ
MakeToyota
ModelVerso
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 116,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 116,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 109,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 96,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,321 miles

Nearside Rear NSR seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NSR service brake grab on release of effort (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair OSR service brake grab on release of effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,320 miles

Engine coolant low in header tank

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear NSR seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear NSR tyre internal object loose, suspect TPMS sensor detached from valve - advise investigation

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NSR service brake grab on release of effort (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair OSR service brake grab on release of effort (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever long travel, advise adjustment

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre heavy wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre uneven wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever long travel, advise adjustment

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR and OSR service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair NSR and OSR service brake grab on release of pressure (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 55,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake grabbing both sides when releasing brake pedal, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

How Reliable is the Toyota Verso?

Based on 391,599 MOT tests across 31,766 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
7,126
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
31,766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,218
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,025
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FM16 VFZ is a 2016 Toyota Verso in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Verso models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 47,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Verso fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM16 VFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Verso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Toyota Verso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM16 VFZ registered?

FM16 VFZ is a 2016 Toyota Verso, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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