2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Toyota Verso MOT pass rate and common faults

2,754 MOT tests in 2024. 74.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time74.6%
Failed or needed repairs25.4%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,754 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    84 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  4. Horn: not working1.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    59 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.9%
  2. Tyres7.2%
  3. Brakes6.6%
  4. Suspension5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.4%

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 2014 Toyota Verso?

In 2024, 74.6% of 2014 Toyota Verso cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,754 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota Verso?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Toyota Verso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).