2010 Toyota Granvia — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Toyota Granvia passed 77.8% of its 589 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (24.1% fail rate), the 2010 Granvia comes out 1.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.6% of all tests — 5.1 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, wipers and rigid brake pipes — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 33 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 23.1% versus 18.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 37.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 74 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.5% | 44 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.1% | 42 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 41 |
| 5 | Brakes | 6.6% | 39 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 19 |
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 | 33 |
| 2 | Wipers | 33 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 25 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 22 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 20 |
| 6 | Washers | 20 |
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 | 37.5% | 221 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.0% | 171 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.7% | 110 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.3% | 84 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 81 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 13.8% | 81 |
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 | 61 | 18.0% |
| 90-120k | 113 | 20.3% |
| 120-150k | 127 | 24.4% |
| 150k+ | 273 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 348 | 22.4% |
| Petrol | 241 | 22.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 144 | 20.8% |
| 2022 | 131 | 19.1% |
| 2023 | 140 | 24.3% |
| 2024 | 90 | 25.6% |
| 2025 | 84 | 22.6% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Granvia
On a 2010 Granvia, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Suspension (7.1% 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 2010 Toyota Granvias pass their MOT?
77.8% of the 589 2010 Toyota Granvia MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Granvia?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.6% of tests, followed by visibility (7.5%).
Does the 2010 Granvia get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.0% in the 60-90k band to 23.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 589 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.