2008 Toyota Verso diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Toyota Verso first registered in 2008 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 127 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 127 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2008 Toyota Verso diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2008 Toyota Verso diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres39% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes37% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics36% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension36% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Exhaust and emissions14% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Oil and fluid leaks10% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2008 Toyota Verso diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Toyota Verso compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2,496 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 6,862 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 10,435 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 9,539 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 8,797 | Tyres 31% |
| 2013 | 9,604 | Brakes 36% |
| 2012 | 8,778 | Brakes 35% |
| 2011 | 11,542 | Lights and electrics 33% |
| 2010 | 8,987 | Brakes 42% |
| 2009 | 5,676 | Brakes 42% |
| 2007 | 125 | Suspension 43% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Toyota Verso cars first registered in 2008. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score