2011 Toyota Granvia — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 598 MOT tests, the 2011 Toyota Granvia recorded a 79.9% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 23.0% of the time, so this is 2.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.5% of tests against 5.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, wipers and headlamp aim — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 31 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.5% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 24.4% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 37.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 16.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.5% | 75 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.9% | 35 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 33 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 27 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.2% | 25 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 21 |
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 | 31 |
| 2 | Wipers | 28 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 18 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 17 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 16 |
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 | 37.0% | 221 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.1% | 144 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.6% | 117 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.4% | 80 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.0% | 72 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.0% | 60 |
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 | 78 | 11.5% |
| 90-120k | 155 | 16.8% |
| 120-150k | 143 | 20.3% |
| 150k+ | 205 | 24.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 325 | 20.6% |
| Petrol | 273 | 19.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 132 | 16.7% |
| 2022 | 134 | 20.2% |
| 2023 | 130 | 20.8% |
| 2024 | 111 | 23.4% |
| 2025 | 91 | 19.8% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Granvia
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.9% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (5.5% 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 2011 Toyota Granvias pass their MOT?
79.9% of the 598 2011 Toyota Granvia MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Toyota Granvia?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.5% of tests, followed by brakes (5.9%).
Does the 2011 Granvia get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.5% in the 60-90k band to 24.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 598 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.