2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Toyota Verso MOT pass rate and common faults

2,951 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,951 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.2%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    92 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  7. Horn: not working2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    76 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.3%
  2. Brakes13.9%
  3. Suspension13.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  5. Tyres6.4%
  6. Body & chassis2.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Toyota Verso?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2010 Toyota Verso cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,951 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Toyota Verso?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Toyota Verso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).