2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Toyota Verso MOT pass rate and common faults

3,715 MOT tests in 2024. 66.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time66.6%
Failed or needed repairs33.4%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,715 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.5%
  2. Horn: not working3.7%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    90 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    73 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.4%
  2. Brakes8.9%
  3. Suspension8.3%
  4. Tyres6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%

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 2011 Toyota Verso?

In 2024, 66.6% of 2011 Toyota Verso cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,715 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Verso?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; horn: not working; 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 2011 Toyota Verso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).