Toyota Verso (2014)
2014 Toyota Verso
CarHunch analysed 3,222 real MOT records for the 2014 Toyota Verso. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Toyota Verso passes its MOT first time at 84.1%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting decent baseline reliability—but one in three of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant buyer concern that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (84.5% and 83.8% pass rates), so fuel choice won't meaningfully affect your MOT prospects.
At 62,238 miles median for a 10-year-old car, these Versos show typical mileage for their age, and while the average 1.89 failures per test isn't alarming, the high advisory count of 13.1 per vehicle reveals these are ageing family cars accumulating minor wear—suspension, lights, and trim issues are routine. Before buying, ask the seller for full MOT history and have an independent mechanic inspect the braking system, steering components, and exhaust, as these tend to be where the dangerous defects cluster on this model.
What to check before buying a 2014 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.
- ⚠️ 33.1% 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 (55%) | 1,783 | 83.8% | 1.85 |
| Petrol (44%) | 1,420 | 84.5% | 1.9 |
| LPG (1%) | 18 | 77.4% | 4.44 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 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.
Half of all 2014 Toyota Verso vehicles fall between 48,503 and 78,018 miles.
2014 Toyota Verso — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,751 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Toyota Verso
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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36.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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31.2%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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27.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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