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SP12 RZU

2012 Toyota Verso

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,774 mi
Last recorded154,774 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Verso65,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RZU
MakeToyota
ModelVerso
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 154,774 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 154,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 149,192 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 149,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 139,867 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 139,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,249 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 111,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine oil level low

front wishbones , rear bushes splitting

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear seats , centre row outer seat belt stalk release button broken/split

slight wear at edges of rear tyres

underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 111,430 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil level low

front wishbones , rear bushes splitting

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear seats , centre row outer seat belt stalk release button broken/split

slight wear at edges of rear tyres

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

centre exhaust hanger

Fail 27 Oct 2020 103,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust hanger

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,000 miles

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

offside front brake pipe rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2018 86,880 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 70,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,568 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2015 37,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 37,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SP12 RZU is a 2012 Toyota Verso in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Verso models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 65,386 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 SP12 RZU, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Verso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP12 RZU is a 2012 Toyota Verso, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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