Used Toyota Verso 7-seater

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Toyota Verso specifications

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Toyota Verso boot space

7 seats up

155L

5 seats up

440L

Maximum

1,575L

How it is measured Seven-seat and five-seat figures are from Auto Express (carwow agrees on 155 litres). The maximum is carwow's figure. Carwow quotes 880 litres with five seats up, against 440 from Auto Express.

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Third row: who fits?

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Euro NCAP safety rating

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Buying a used Toyota Verso: what to check

• Carwow says there should not be any reliability issues, given Toyota's approach (carwow)
• Auto Express lists the 1.8 petrol as automatic only (a CVT), while the BMW-sourced 1.6 diesel uses a six-speed manual (Auto Express)
• The 1.6 diesel is frugal, at a claimed 62.8mpg, but Auto Express finds it less refined than rivals (Auto Express)
• Auto Express finds the cabin looks and feels cheap next to rival MPVs (Auto Express)

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MOT pass rates

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, 2024.

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Recalls

The DVSA lists 9 recalls for the Verso:

1. 25 February 2019 · Ref R/2018/378 · 321 vehicles

   INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE WAS POSSIBLY APPLIED DURING PREVIOUS INJECTOR REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT

   An incorrect tightening torque was applied at the moment of injector re-installation.

   Remedy: Check the injector clamp bolt torque and replace the parts if necessary.

   Built 3 January 2014 to 11 October 2017

2. 5 June 2017 · Ref R/2017/010 · 243 vehicles

   AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

   The subject vehicles are equipped with right front seat side airbags which may not deploy in a collision as intended.

   Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right front seat side airbags.

   Built 27 July 2016 to 9 January 2017

3. 7 March 2016 · Ref R/2016/013 · 2,223 vehicles

   ENGINE MAY STALL

   Under certain conditions condense water in the intake air can corrode the needle bearing housing. Due to corrosion of the bearing housing the sealing between intake air and the electrical actuator circuit of the throttle body might not be water tight anymore. In the condition that water enters in the throttle body actuator circuit the water might cause a throttle body position misreading or short circuit inside the throttle body electrical actuation mechanism. This might trigger the engine to stall while driving.

   Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the throttle body with a newly designed one. In addition the engine wire harness and the engine ECU will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

   Built 2 January 2014 to 10 January 2015

4. 7 January 2016 · Ref R/2015/225 · 14 vehicles

   LOSS OF POWER

   Internal cluctch pistons may have been incorrectly manufacturerd. This may cause incorrect transmission operation.

   Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect clutch opertaion. Depending on out come either replace clutch component or transmission unit.

   Built 24 October 2008 to 31 October 2008

5. 8 September 2014 · Ref R/2014/070 · 1,009 vehicles

   FUEL MAY LEAK

   The resin moulding around the fuel filter water sensor is inadequate. In low temperature environments this can affect the O ring and allow fuel to seep into the sensor. Consequently fuel can then leak out of the sensor through it's breather hole. Additionally maintenance schedules are incomplete.

   Remedy: Inspect and replace filter if necessary. Revise maintence information

   Built 2 January 2014

6. 18 February 2014 · Ref R/2014/010 · 871 vehicles

   STEERING WHEEL MAY DETACH

   It is possible that the nut securing the steering wheel was not correctly tightened when the vehicle was assembled. This could lead to abnormal noise and free play at the steering wheel. If these warnings are ignored the nut could eventually come off and the steering wheel could separate from the steering shaft causing loss of steering ability.

   Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the steering wheel securing nut is tightened to the correct torque.

   Built 20 May 2013 to 19 August 2013

7. 14 August 2013 · Ref R/2013/078 · 5,409 vehicles

   SHORT CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE POWER ASSISTANCE

   It is possible for condensation water droplets to form within the relay in the electric power steering control module. This can cause a short circuit across terminals within the relay. If this occurs and abnormally high voltage is detected by the control module it will shut down the power to the EPS which will coincide with a warning buzzer and light illuminating on the dash. This will result in the loss of power assistance to the steering.

   Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power control module.

   Built 5 August 2010 to 1 August 2011

8. 16 December 2011 · Ref R/2011/149 · 3,205 vehicles

   PANORAMIC ROOF GLASS MAY DETACH

   There is a possibility that the panoramic roof glass might partially peel from the frame due to insufficient adhesion strength of the paint on the panoramic roof frame. In this condition the roof glass might separate from the frame which could lead to wind noise. If the vehicle is continuously operated the panoramic roof glass may detach from the frame.

   Remedy: Inspect and replace if needed.

   Built 11 February 2009 to 3 March 2011

9. 6 February 2010 · Ref R/2010/010 · 174,426 vehicles

   ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE

   It has been identified that on affected vehicles condensation resulting from cold-weather use of the heater or other causes may form on the worn surface of a component within the throttle pedal assembly known as the friction device. If this occurs there is a possibility that in the worst case the accelerator pedal may return slowly or does not return to the engine idle position.

   Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a precision-cut steel reinforcing bar fitted into the accelerator pedal assembly which will create a space in order to reduce the surface tension between the friction device and a component referred to as the pedal arm. The subject bar also strengthens the reaction force of the spring that returns the accelerator pedal to it's non-pressed position.

   Built 1 February 2009 to 5 January 2010

Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.

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Good to know

• First sold in 2009, facelifted in 2012 and given a BMW-sourced 1.6-litre diesel in 2014 (Auto Express)
• Euro NCAP awarded five stars, with 89% for adult occupant protection and 86% for safety assist (Auto Express)
• Five-seat boot figures disagree: 440 litres from Auto Express against 880 litres from carwow (Auto Express, carwow)

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