2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Toyota Verso MOT pass rate and common faults

1,889 MOT tests in 2024. 62.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time62.3%
Failed or needed repairs37.7%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,889 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.2%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.7%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    60 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    47 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.8%
  2. Brakes12.5%
  3. Suspension12.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Body & chassis3.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%

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 2009 Toyota Verso?

In 2024, 62.3% of 2009 Toyota Verso cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,889 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Verso?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; 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 2009 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).