Toyota's are generally regarded as one of the most reliable makes of cars you can buy.
Nothing too major on the review of the Toyota Corolla Verso (2004 - 2009) @ the "HonestJohn" website:
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=887
though does say "Actuator problem can leave MMTs with no usable gears. Toyota is aware and has extended the warranty on these models, though for how long remains to be seen."
Toyota Verso (2009 onwards)
Too new for any major faults to have been reported yet
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=1501