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Toyota Verso buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Toyota Verso costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 42 for sale right now.
Our take on the Toyota Verso
Most for sale are diesels (74%), which suit longer, regular drives; for mostly short trips a petrol is the safer buy. At the NCT, the 2011–2017 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 1.6 diesel is the most common engine (69% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Toyota Verso's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Toyota Verso prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | €7,500 | 172k km | 9 |
| 2015 | €7,950 | 219k km | 10 |
Toyota Verso NCT pass rate
How often Toyota Versos pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 57% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 43% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 45% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 44% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 37% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 33% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 30% | 38% |
Most common reasons a 2015 Toyota Verso fails: lights & electrics (28.4% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (15.6% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (13.8% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (11.3% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Toyota Verso problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 11 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~280k km | ~€270 | 5 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: head gasket and oil burning on 2.2s.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Toyota Verso
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Toyota Verso
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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