2007 Toyota Granvia — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Toyota Granvia passed 77.9% of its 855 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.8% fail rate), the 2007 Granvia comes out 4.7pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.6% of all tests — 5.6 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, stop lamp and exhaust system — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 56 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.0% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 24.3% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 38.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 21.8% in 2021 to 19.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 125 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.0% | 77 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.6% | 74 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.1% | 69 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 36 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 33 |
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 | 56 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 43 |
| 3 | Exhaust system | 41 |
| 4 | Flexible brake hoses | 36 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 36 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 33 |
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 | 38.7% | 331 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.2% | 258 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.1% | 180 |
| 4 | Tyres | 19.1% | 163 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 15.0% | 128 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 120 |
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 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 127 | 19.7% |
| 120-150k | 204 | 20.6% |
| 150k+ | 457 | 24.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 786 | 21.4% |
| Petrol | 69 | 30.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 229 | 21.8% |
| 2022 | 202 | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 194 | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 126 | 20.6% |
| 2025 | 104 | 19.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Granvia
On a 2007 Granvia, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.0% 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 (8.6% 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
How many 2007 Toyota Granvias pass their MOT?
77.9% of the 855 2007 Toyota Granvia MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Toyota Granvia?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.6% of tests, followed by suspension (9.0%).
Does the 2007 Granvia get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.0% in the 60-90k band to 24.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 855 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.