2015 Toyota Verso 1.6L Petrol · RF15 XJM

A clean MOT pass was recorded on 2 June 2026 with no advisories or defects, which represents the strongest recent result in the test history and interrupts a pattern of minor issues flagged the year before. Across the recorded DVSA history, the vehicle has passed eight tests and recorded only one failure, which occurred on 4 June 2020 when both front windscreen wiper blades were rejected for failing to clear the screen effectively. Aside from this single failure, the record is otherwise free of major or dangerous defects, though two advisories on the 2025 test stand out as the most significant items a buyer should weigh: front and rear tyre wear approaching the legal limit on three positions, and damaged dust covers on both front track rod end ball joints. The 2022 entry also documents a nail in the offside rear tyre, an isolated event rather than an ongoing concern. The recorded mileage of 98,116 miles across approximately 11 years equates to an annual average of roughly 8,920 miles, which sits close to the typical accumulation rate for a family MPV of this age. There are no extended gaps in the testing history and no evidence of the vehicle being laid up for multi-year periods, so the mileage trend appears consistent rather than sporadic. At this level of use, the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system will have absorbed substantial working life, and consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres will have been replaced multiple times. The fact that tyre wear advisories appeared on three of four wheels simultaneously in 2025 suggests front-end geometry or suspension wear may be accelerating tyre degradation, which is worth investigating directly rather than assuming it was simply down to routine replacement intervals. Given the mileage, the relatively short two-month gap between the failed and passed test in June 2020 also indicates the wipers were remedied quickly and the vehicle was not off the road. For a prospective buyer, the most pertinent item to interrogate is the track rod end ball joint dust cover damage noted on both sides in 2025. The covers themselves are minor in isolation, but their deterioration permits moisture and grit to enter the joint, accelerating internal wear and potentially leading to looseness or a failed MOT at the next test if not addressed. On a road test, listen for clunks or knocks from the front end when turning at low speed over speed humps or kerbs, and check for any play in the steering by rocking the wheel side to side with the car stationary and the engine running. Inspect both front inner and outer joints physically if access allows, looking for perished or split rubber boots and any sign of grease migration around the ball joint housing. Also have the front wheel alignment checked, as the simultaneous tyre wear pattern flagged in the 2025 advisories is consistent with incorrect camber or toe settings, which could itself point to worn suspension bushes or a bent component from a previous kerb impact. Finally, attention should be paid to the remaining brake and suspension hardware, since nearly 100,000 miles of use places typical wear items such as front brake discs, caliper sliders, anti-roll bar bushes, and rear shock absorbers close to their service life limits. On the test drive, apply the brakes firmly from speed and feel for any judder through the pedal, which would indicate warped front discs, and listen for grinding or squealing that suggests pad material is approaching the backing plate. Over uneven road surfaces, listen for clonking noises from the rear suspension, which on a Verso of this mileage can indicate tired damper mountings or trailing arm bushes. Verify that the wiper linkage operates smoothly across the full arc and clears the screen completely, as the 2020 failure suggests this area has been touched before. Confirm that the advisory items from 2025 have been resolved by checking the current condition and tread depth of all four tyres, and ensure the geometry has been set within tolerance since uneven front tyre wear rarely self-corrects without intervention.