Takata airbag recall check
at any mileage · Medium risk
Signs: Inflators can rupture — many 2000s models were recalled
Fix: Check at the dealer with the VIN (free)
free / recall
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Toyota Yaris Verso
1999–2005
2
engines covered
7
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Toyota Yaris Verso was built from 1999 to 2005.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is MMT clutch actuator / clutch wear: it usually appears at 60,000–140,000 km and costs €500–1,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.5 VVT-i (Toyota SZ / NZ) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · API SL · ~3.7 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~3.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Steering column intermediate shaft clunk
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Clunk turning the wheel at low speed
Fix: Grease or replace the shaft
€100–300
Faults by engine
1.0 / 1.3 / 1.5 VVT-i (Toyota SZ / NZ)
Timing chain stretch (1SZ / 2SZ)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: 1SZ-FE, 2SZ-FE
Signs: Rattle on start
Fix: Replace chain kit
€400–800
Water pump
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant weep
Fix: Replace pump
€200–400
1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV)
Injectors / seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€300–1,200
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
MMT / MultiMode (automated)
MMT clutch actuator / clutch wear
usually 60,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Jerky shifts, 'gearbox fault', won't select a gear
Fix: Recalibrate; actuator or clutch replacement
€500–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.5 VVT-i (Toyota SZ / NZ) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 5,528 cars.
| age (years) | 20+ |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.3 % |
| Suspension | 8.4 % |
| Steering | 0.5 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 16.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 31.6 % |
| Body and corrosion | 2.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 10.3 % |
Common questions
Does the Toyota Yaris Verso have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.0 / 1.3 / 1.5 VVT-i (Toyota SZ / NZ): chain; 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV): chain.
What are the known problems with the Toyota Yaris Verso?
The faults with the highest risk: MMT clutch actuator / clutch wear (60,000–140,000 km, €500–1,500); injectors / seals (150,000–250,000 km, €300–1,200); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900); timing chain stretch (1SZ / 2SZ) (120,000–220,000 km, €400–800). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Toyota Yaris Verso?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: jerky shifts, 'gearbox fault', won't select a gear; knocking, smoke. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Toyota Corolla (E120) 2001–2007Toyota Yaris II 2005–2011Toyota Yaris I 1999–2005MINI Hatch (R50 / R53) 2001–2006
Other Toyota models
Toyota RAV4 (XA20) 2000–2005Toyota Avensis (T22) 1997–2003Toyota Avensis Verso 2001–2009Toyota Corolla Verso (E12) 2001–2004Toyota Land Cruiser (J120) 2002–2009Toyota Avensis (T25) 2003–2008Toyota Prius II 2003–2009Toyota Corolla Verso 2004–2009Toyota Aygo I 2005–2014Toyota Hilux (2005–2015) 2005–2015
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026