Toyota Granvia MOT pass rate & common failures
The Toyota Granvia appears in 7,496 MOT tests spanning model years 1995–2020, and 77.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 23.7%, so the Granvia sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.8% of tests against 7.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, wipers and exhaust system — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 538 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.9% versus 16.9%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 20.6% fail against 23.9% for diesel, a 3.3-point gap across 7,486 tests.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 35.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Granvia model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 193 | 74.6% | 25.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1996 | 346 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1997 | 264 | 76.1% | 23.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 85 | 80.0% | 20.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 66 | 84.9% | 15.2% | Brakes |
| 2000 | 102 | 86.3% | 13.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2001 | 71 | 80.3% | 19.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 51 | 76.5% | 23.5% | Suspension |
| 2004 | 272 | 72.8% | 27.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 527 | 74.8% | 25.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 752 | 73.8% | 26.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 855 | 77.9% | 22.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 614 | 73.9% | 26.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 334 | 75.1% | 24.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 589 | 77.8% | 22.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 598 | 79.9% | 20.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 344 | 79.4% | 20.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 243 | 78.6% | 21.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 334 | 75.8% | 24.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 297 | 79.8% | 20.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 228 | 80.3% | 19.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 154 | 81.8% | 18.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 80 | 82.5% | 17.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 69 | 79.7% | 20.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.8% | 1,111 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.7% | 574 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.3% | 549 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.3% | 546 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.5% | 414 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 241 |
| 7 | Tyres | 3.0% | 226 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.1% | 155 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 538 |
| 2 | Wipers | 362 |
| 3 | Exhaust system | 287 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 267 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 249 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 242 |
| 7 | Headlamp aim | 240 |
| 8 | Shock absorbers | 215 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 35.8% | 2,685 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.3% | 2,120 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.9% | 1,489 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.4% | 1,302 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 1,029 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 12.3% | 925 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 65 | 16.9% |
| 30-60k | 388 | 15.5% |
| 60-90k | 985 | 19.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,490 | 21.1% |
| 120-150k | 1,618 | 23.6% |
| 150k+ | 2,897 | 25.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,273 | 23.9% |
| Petrol | 2,213 | 20.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,641 | 21.4% |
| 2022 | 1,577 | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 1,517 | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 1,463 | 24.3% |
| 2025 | 1,298 | 22.3% |
What to check before buying a Toyota Granvia
- Lighting & signalling (14.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (7.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Granvia?
77.0% of the 7,496 Toyota Granvia MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 23.0% fail rate, across model years 1995–2020.
What does the Toyota Granvia most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.8% of tests, then suspension (7.7%).
How much does mileage affect Granvia MOT results?
Fail rates run at 16.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 25.9% for 150k+, a 8.9-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Granvia more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 20.6% of the time against 23.9% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,496 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.