2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Toyota Verso MOT pass rate and common faults

2,989 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,989 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    62 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    78 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    34 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.0%
  2. Tyres6.8%
  3. Brakes4.3%
  4. Suspension4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.3%

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 2015 Toyota Verso?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2015 Toyota Verso cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,989 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Toyota Verso?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Toyota Verso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).