2006 Toyota Granvia — MOT failures & pass rate
752 MOT tests on the 2006 Toyota Granvia are in this dataset, and 73.8% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (27.3% fail rate), the 2006 Granvia comes out 1.1pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.0% of tests against 9.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, rigid brake pipes and position lamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 66 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 25.0% versus 32.5%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 38.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.0% | 128 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.6% | 72 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.6% | 72 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.2% | 69 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.3% | 40 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.3% | 25 |
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 | 66 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 41 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 37 |
| 4 | Wipers | 36 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 34 |
| 6 | Prescribed areas | 32 |
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 | 38.2% | 287 |
| 2 | Brakes | 31.9% | 240 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 27.1% | 204 |
| 4 | Tyres | 23.8% | 179 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.4% | 131 |
| 6 | Other defects | 13.7% | 103 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 40 | 32.5% |
| 90-120k | 110 | 29.1% |
| 120-150k | 167 | 23.9% |
| 150k+ | 412 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 184 | 21.7% |
| 2022 | 184 | 29.3% |
| 2023 | 163 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | 122 | 24.6% |
| 2025 | 99 | 29.3% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Granvia
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.6% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.6% 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+.
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 2006 Toyota Granvias pass their MOT?
73.8% of the 752 2006 Toyota Granvia MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Toyota Granvia?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.0% of tests, followed by suspension (9.6%).
Does the 2006 Granvia get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 32.5% in the 60-90k band to 25.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 752 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.