Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Toyota Verso?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Toyota Verso?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Toyota Verso?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2018 Toyota Verso vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Toyota Verso reliable?

Based on MOT data from 794 vehicles, the 2018 Toyota Verso has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Toyota Verso?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Toyota Verso are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (45.9% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (45.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (40.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Toyota Verso?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Verso (2018)

794 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

2018 Toyota Verso

CarHunch analysed 794 real MOT records for the 2018 Toyota Verso. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Toyota Verso passes its MOT first time in 87.6% of cases, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid endorsement of its fundamental reliability. However, 22.2% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth factoring into your pre-purchase inspection checklist.

At 35,424 miles median (just under 6,000 miles per year), these cars are lightly used for their age, which explains the relatively low failure rate of 0.91 per vehicle. The average of 6.4 advisories per car suggests wear items like brakes and suspension components need watching, so budget for routine maintenance and have a pre-purchase history check done to spot any vehicles with repeated dangerous defect flags.

The 2018 Toyota Verso passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (87.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

22.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.91

Over 6.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 26k–48k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 794 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 794 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 45.9%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 39.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 15.7%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Toyota Verso

Based on MOT data from 794 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (85%)	671	88%	0.88
Diesel (15%)	118	86.1%	1.01

Colour Breakdown

Based on 31,379 Toyota Verso vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 23%

7,212

Blue 20.7%

6,493

Silver 19.3%

6,066

White 13.1%

4,121

Black 12.3%

3,856

Red 6.5%

2,046

Bronze 4.9%

1,530

Purple 0.1%

Maroon 0%

Green 0%

Gold 0%

Beige 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Toyota Verso vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

35,424

typical

26,056

low mileage

48,041

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Toyota Verso vehicles fall between 26,056 and 48,041 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,056 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 26,056–48,041 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Toyota Versos sit.

⚠ Over 64,855 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Toyota Verso — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Toyota Versos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 768 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.91

Avg failures per vehicle

6.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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