Toyota Verso (2010)

3,882 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.9% first-time pass rate

2010 Toyota Verso

CarHunch analysed 3,882 real MOT records for the 2010 Toyota Verso. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2010 Toyota Verso falls slightly below the UK average with a 77.9% first-time pass rate, but the real concern here is that 39.3% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable levels for a family car in this age bracket. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly, both hovering around 77–79%, so fuel type isn't a differentiator.

At a median 83,500 miles, these Versos are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 3.64 failures per test and a substantial 23.2 advisories—suggesting widespread minor issues that accumulate into genuine maintenance headaches. Before committing to a purchase, get a pre-buy inspection that specifically checks the suspension, braking system, and steering (the most common failure points for this generation), and budget for preventative work rather than hoping to dodge repairs.

Below average reliability 2.1% below UK average
77.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
83,496
typical mileage
64,518–106,613 middle half
39.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.64
avg MOT failures per car
over 15.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Toyota Verso

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.
  • ⚠️ 39.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (53%) 2,061 77.3% 3.61
Petrol (47%) 1,806 78.6% 3.69
LPG (0%) 15 79.4% 3.93

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Toyota Verso 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.

64,518
low mileage
83,496
typical
106,613
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Toyota Verso vehicles fall between 64,518 and 106,613 miles.

2010 Toyota Verso — Still on the Road

2,715 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.

3,640 2,715 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

15.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.64
Avg failures per vehicle
23.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Toyota Verso

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 54.2%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 54.1%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 36.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 31.5%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 31.2%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 31.1%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 30.2%
    Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 29.1%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.

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