DPF blockage on short journey diesels
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Run to full temperature and check for warnings

A 2016 Toyota Verso is now 10 years old, so an average example has covered around 135,000 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2016 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
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The 2016 Toyota Verso is 10 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 135,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~135k miles an average 2016 car has covered.
DPF blockage on short journey diesels
Rear bush and damper wear from load use
Third row seat mechanism wear
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
Corrosion on arches and tailgate
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Third row seats and DPF condition.
Steadily to families wanting seven seats cheaply.