2005 Toyota Granvia — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 527 MOT tests, the 2005 Toyota Granvia recorded a 74.8% pass rate. That is 2.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 16.5% of all tests — 5.9 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, wipers and stop lamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 44 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 17.0% of 90-120k cars fail, rising to 26.4% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 38.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 24.5% in 2021 to 22.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 87 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.6% | 56 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.5% | 50 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.2% | 38 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.7% | 30 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.9% | 15 |
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 | 44 |
| 2 | Wipers | 30 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 29 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 28 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 28 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 23 |
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 | 38.5% | 203 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.5% | 145 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 26.0% | 137 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 22.2% | 117 |
| 5 | Tyres | 18.0% | 95 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 83 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 100 | 17.0% |
| 120-150k | 126 | 30.9% |
| 150k+ | 273 | 26.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 147 | 24.5% |
| 2022 | 128 | 25.8% |
| 2023 | 125 | 26.4% |
| 2024 | 74 | 25.7% |
| 2025 | 53 | 22.6% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Granvia
On a 2005 Granvia, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (9.5% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2005 Toyota Granvias pass their MOT?
74.8% of the 527 2005 Toyota Granvia MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Toyota Granvia?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.5% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (10.6%).
Does the 2005 Granvia get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.0% in the 90-120k band to 26.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 527 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.