Toyota Verso reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Verso is a mpv / people carrier. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 114 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 181 of 442, and 28.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (6.4% of tests).
Ranked 181 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 3 of 20 people carriers
In 2024, 27,927 Toyota Versos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 28.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Verso is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
28.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,900
Typical age at test: 10 years
Toyota Verso MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Verso MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working6.4% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5% of tests
- Horn: not working2.2% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0% of tests
What the Toyota Verso fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 15.8% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 5.9% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Tyres | 5.8% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Suspension | 5.7% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Visibility | 4.7% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.5% | ▼ 59% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.3% | ▼ 65% less often |
| Steering | 1.0% | ▼ 59% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.0% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 11% less often |
What MPG does the Toyota Verso do?
Official economy for the Toyota Verso ranges from 36.7 to 62.8mpg across the 15 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2008–2016). A typical petrol version manages 40.4mpg and a typical diesel 44.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Toyota Verso first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Verso registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £360 a year.
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Official figures for 15 versions sold in the UK between 2008 and 2016.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
36.7–62.8 mpg
CO2
119–184 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verso MY2016 1.6 Design D-4D 6-speed Manual6MT · listed 2016 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Verso MY2010 2.0 D-4D 6 speed ManualM6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Verso MY2010 2.2 D-CAT 6-speed autoA6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 178g | £360 |
| Verso MY2010 1.6 V-matic 6 speed ManualM6 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 41.5 mpg | 158g | £275 |
| Verso MY2010 1.8 V-matic M-Drive SMultiDrive · listed 2012 | Petrol | 39.8 mpg | 164g | £275 |
| Verso 2.0 D-4D 6-speed ManualM6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 143g | £225 |
| Verso 2.2 D-CAT 6-speed AutoA6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 178g | £360 |
| Verso 1.6 V-matic 6-speed ManualM6 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 158g | £275 |
| Verso 1.8 V-matic 6-speed ManualM6 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 40.4 mpg | 165g | £275 |
| Verso 1.8 V-matic M-Drive SMultiDriv · listed 2010 | Petrol | 40.4 mpg | 164g | £275 |
| Verso 2.2 D-4DM6 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £325 |
| Verso 2.2 D-4D 180M6 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 178g | £360 |
| Verso 1.6 VVT-iM5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 37.7 mpg | 178g | £360 |
| Verso 1.8 VVT-iM5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 36.7 mpg | 184g | £360 |
| Verso 1.8 VVT-iMulti5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 37.7 mpg | 179g | £360 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Toyota Verso costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 44.8mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Verso reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Toyota Verso is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 114 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Verso?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 6.4% of tests.
›What MPG does the Toyota Verso do?
Official economy for the Toyota Verso ranges from 36.7 to 62.8mpg across the 15 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2008–2016). A typical petrol version manages 40.4mpg and a typical diesel 44.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Toyota Verso?
Any Toyota Verso first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Verso registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £360 a year.
›How many Toyota Versos fail their MOT?
28.7% of Toyota Versos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Verso combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.