How reliable is the Toyota Verso?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Toyota Verso passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, audible warning inoperative, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 9,125 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 77%.
Toyota Verso reliability by year
How the Toyota Verso performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 79.5% | – |
| 2008 | 80.5% | – |
| 2009 | 76.4% | – |
| 2010 | 72.4% | – |
| 2011 | 77% | – |
| 2012 | 77% | – |
| 2013 | 79.2% | – |
| 2014 | 82.5% | – |
| 2015 | 84.7% | – |
| 2016 | 86.3% | – |
| 2017 | 88.1% | 72,066 km |
| 2018 | 88.4% | 66,550 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Toyota Verso as a model. The reliability of any individual Toyota Verso also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota Verso reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Toyota Verso passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 77%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Toyota Verso?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5% of inspections); Audible warning inoperative (1.9% of inspections); A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (1.4% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (1.3% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Toyota Verso?
For a typical Toyota Verso, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Toyota Verso before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.