2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Toyota Verso MOT pass rate and common faults

2,846 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,846 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.1%
  2. Horn: not working5.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    86 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    75 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.8%
  2. Brakes9.3%
  3. Suspension6.6%
  4. Tyres5.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Steering1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%

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 2012 Toyota Verso?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2012 Toyota Verso cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,846 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota Verso?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; horn: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Toyota Verso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).