2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Toyota Verso MOT pass rate and common faults

3,147 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,147 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Horn: not working3.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    96 marked dangerous
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.1%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    60 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    62 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.6%
  2. Brakes9.1%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Suspension5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Steering1.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%

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 2013 Toyota Verso?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2013 Toyota Verso cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,147 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Toyota Verso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).