Toyota Verso
From 35,947 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Versos fare better: 2018 models pass at 84.9% vs 69.1% for 2009.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 1,096 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,096 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,016 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 623 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 606 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 597 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 593 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 532 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 496 |
| audible warning inoperative | 486 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 473 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 26.6% of Verso failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £65.
Toyota Verso on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 795 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 794. At this rate, roughly 33.5 years until none remain. Now at 89.7% of its peak (29,569 in 2018 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 25,646 | 885 | +0 | -274 | -274 |
| 2025 Q2 | 25,964 | 841 | +0 | -116 | -116 |
| 2025 Q1 | 26,121 | 800 | +1 | -238 | -237 |
| 2024 Q4 | 26,397 | 761 | +0 | -167 | -167 |
| 2024 Q3 | 26,648 | 677 | +0 | -126 | -126 |
| 2024 Q2 | 26,832 | 619 | +0 | -113 | -113 |
| 2024 Q1 | 26,959 | 605 | +0 | -201 | -201 |
| 2023 Q4 | 27,236 | 529 | +0 | -119 | -119 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verso Tr D-4D | Diesel | 3,147 | 13% |
| Verso Icon D-4D | Diesel | 2,847 | 12% |
| Verso Tr Valvematic | Gas | 1,840 | 8% |
| Verso Tr Valvematic Cvt | Gas | 1,787 | 7% |
| Verso Icon Tss Valvematic | Petrol | 1,672 | 7% |
| Verso Icon Valvematic | Petrol | 1,652 | 7% |
| Verso Icon Valvematic Cvt | Gas | 1,461 | 6% |
| Verso Trend D-4D | Diesel | 972 | 4% |
| Verso T2 Valvematic | Petrol | 963 | 4% |
| Verso Design Tss V-Matic Cvt | Petrol | 913 | 4% |
| Verso Icon Tss Valvematic Cvt | Petrol | 885 | 4% |
| Verso Trend Valvematic Cvt | Petrol | 843 | 4% |
| Verso Icon Tss D-4D | Diesel | 825 | 3% |
| Verso-S T Spirit Vvt-I | Petrol | 746 | 3% |
| Verso Design Tss D-4D | Diesel | 719 | 3% |
| Verso Excel D-4D | Diesel | 680 | 3% |
| Verso-S T Spirit Vvt-I Cvt | Petrol | 628 | 3% |
| Verso T Spirit D-4D | Diesel | 545 | 2% |
| Verso Excel Valvematic Cvt | Petrol | 413 | 2% |
| Verso-S Tr Vvt-I | Petrol | 309 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 84.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 83.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2016 | 81.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2015 | 79.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
7 earlier years
| 2014 | 78.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2013 | 74.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2012 | 71.6% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, audible warning inoperative |
| 2011 | 72.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2010 | 69.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 69.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 78.9% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all Versos tested had between 96,551 and 146,857 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 116,411 median miles, the Verso has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Verso MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Verso has a 75.6% MOT pass rate based on 35,947 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Verso?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Verso is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 1,096 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Toyota Versos are on UK roads?
There are 25,646 Toyota Versos currently licensed on UK roads, with 885 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Verso at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Verso is 116,411 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 96,551 and 146,857 miles.
Buying a used Verso?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £65 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.