2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Toyota Verso MOT pass rate and common faults

2,247 MOT tests in 2024. 81.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.7%
Failed or needed repairs18.3%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,247 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    52 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    43 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.4%
  2. Tyres5.9%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%

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 2017 Toyota Verso?

In 2024, 81.7% of 2017 Toyota Verso cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,247 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 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).