Toyota Corolla Verso Sr D 4d (2008)
2008 Toyota Corolla Verso Sr D 4d
CarHunch analysed 144 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso Sr D 4d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Corolla Verso diesel has a first-time pass rate of 68.6%, which trails the UK average of 80% by a meaningful margin—a clear signal that these vehicles tend to need repair work before they're MOT-ready. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the concern here; it's simply more frequent maintenance issues overall.
At nearly 143,000 miles on average, these cars have covered substantial ground for their age, yet they're still soldiering on without advisory notices piling up, which suggests the failures are fixable rather than deteriorating. Before committing to one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect maintenance costs to be part of ownership—this isn't a no-fuss buy, but it's not a dangerous one either.
What to check before buying a 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso Sr D 4d
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso Sr D 4d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso Sr D 4d vehicles fall between 117,946 and 164,478 miles.
2008 Toyota Corolla Verso Sr D 4d — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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