2014 Toyota Verso — MOT failures & pass rate
17,467 MOT tests on the 2014 Toyota Verso are in this dataset, and 85.3% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail 19.0% of the time, so this is 4.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.8% of tests against 5.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, wipers and brake pads — position lamp alone was recorded 684 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.9% once past 150k — 2.0× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 13.3% fail against 16.1% for diesel, a 2.8-point gap across 17,459 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 27.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 1,710 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.9% | 1,021 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.0% | 705 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 681 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.9% | 513 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 294 |
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 | 684 |
| 2 | Wipers | 580 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 455 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 376 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 369 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 343 |
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 | 27.5% | 4,797 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.4% | 4,441 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.3% | 2,153 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.1% | 1,594 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 1,485 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 701 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 614 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 5,188 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 6,321 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 3,066 | 18.4% |
| 120-150k | 1,149 | 18.3% |
| 150k+ | 1,128 | 19.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 9,195 | 16.1% |
| Petrol | 8,264 | 13.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,485 | 11.7% |
| 2022 | 3,538 | 13.8% |
| 2023 | 3,530 | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 3,437 | 15.4% |
| 2025 | 3,477 | 18.0% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Verso
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (4.0% 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.
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 2014 Toyota Versos pass their MOT?
85.3% of the 17,467 2014 Toyota Verso MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Toyota Verso?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.8% of tests, followed by tyres (5.9%).
Does the 2014 Verso get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 19.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 17,467 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.