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2016 Toyota Verso problems

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.

Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

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.

Faults a 2016 example has usually reached

Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~135k miles an average 2016 car has covered.

ExhaustHigh

DPF blockage on short journey diesels

Typically appears
80,000+ miles
What to inspect
Run to full temperature and check for warnings
SuspensionMedium

Rear bush and damper wear from load use

Typically appears
90,000+ miles
What to inspect
Listen for knocks and check ride height
InteriorLow

Third row seat mechanism wear

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Fold and raise every seat

Faults that appear at any mileage

Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.

BodyMedium

Corrosion on arches and tailgate

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Probe the arches and tailgate lip

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Toyota Verso · frequently asked questions

Is the Verso reliable?

Yes, the petrol especially. Diesels need motorway use.

Main check?

Third row seats and DPF condition.

Does it sell?

Steadily to families wanting seven seats cheaply.

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