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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Verso. Check any Verso by registration number below.

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80.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.3%

vs Toyota Avg

16

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Verso — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Verso has an average MOT pass rate of 80.2%, which is 3.3 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Verso is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Verso fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, audible warning inoperative, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. If you are preparing your Verso for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Verso, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Verso performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 1,965 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

2017

Based on 5,346 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

12.2%

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2016

Based on 8,082 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

15.0%

2015

Based on 7,442 vehicles

84.7%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

15.4%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2014

Based on 6,967 vehicles

82.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

17.2%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2013

Based on 7,516 vehicles

79.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

21.3%

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2012

Based on 6,892 vehicles

77.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

21.5%

Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

2011

Based on 9,125 vehicles

77.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

21.4%

2010

Based on 7,278 vehicles

72.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

26.5%

2009

Based on 4,573 vehicles

76.4%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

23.1%

2008

Based on 226 vehicles

80.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

14.3%

2007

Based on 122 vehicles

79.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

19.7%

2006

Based on 65 vehicles

89.2%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

11.1%

2005

Based on 63 vehicles

71.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

13.5%

Retest Rate

24.3%

2004

Based on 34 vehicles

67.6%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

18.2%

0

Based on 34,085 vehicles

83.6%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Verso

The most common reasons a Toyota Verso fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.4%
2

Audible warning inoperative

2.1%
3

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

1.7%
4

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

1.7%
5

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.6%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.6%

Front Nearside

2.4%

Rear Nearside

2.2%

Toyota Verso — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Verso MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Verso?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Verso is 80.2% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Verso?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Verso are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.4%), Audible warning inoperative (2.1%), A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (1.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Verso reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.2%, the Toyota Verso is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Verso?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Verso?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Verso: 66,550 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Verso to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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