2007 Toyota Verso — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 303 MOT tests, the 2007 Toyota Verso recorded a 79.5% pass rate. Against MPVs of a similar age (29.2% fail rate), the 2007 Verso comes out 8.7pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.8% of tests against 8.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and registration plate lamp(s) — position lamp alone was recorded 27 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.0% in the 60-90k band and 25.7% in the 150k+ band, a 10.7-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 24.7% in 2021 to 22.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.8% | 57 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 26 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.6% | 17 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.6% | 17 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 15 |
| 6 | Suspension | 4.3% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 27 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 15 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 15 |
| 5 | Wipers | 13 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 38.6% | 117 |
| 2 | Suspension | 34.6% | 105 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.0% | 91 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 26.1% | 79 |
| 5 | Other defects | 17.8% | 54 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.2% | 43 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 40 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 97 | 19.6% |
| 120-150k | 87 | 20.7% |
| 150k+ | 70 | 25.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 155 | 19.4% |
| Petrol | 148 | 21.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73 | 24.7% |
| 2022 | 70 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | 57 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 59 | 20.3% |
| 2025 | 44 | 22.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Verso
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (5.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Toyota Versos pass their MOT?
79.5% of the 303 2007 Toyota Verso MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Toyota Verso?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.8% of tests, followed by brakes (8.6%).
Does the 2007 Verso get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.0% in the 60-90k band to 25.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 303 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.