2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Toyota Verso MOT pass rate and common faults

825 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.1%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 825 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.4%
  2. Tyres5.0%
  3. Brakes3.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2018 Toyota Verso?

In 2024, 80.8% of 2018 Toyota Verso cars passed their MOT first time, across 825 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Toyota Verso reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).