2014 Toyota Granvia — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 334 MOT tests, the 2014 Toyota Granvia recorded a 75.8% pass rate. That is 6.4 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.0% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, rear fog lamp and ball joint — wipers alone was recorded 24 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 18.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 28.3% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 30.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 40 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.2% | 24 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.6% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.0% | 20 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.4% | 18 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 24 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 18 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 15 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 13 |
| 5 | Linkage pins and bushes | 11 |
| 6 | Flexible brake hoses | 11 |
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 | 30.8% | 103 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.0% | 90 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.9% | 73 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 33 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.7% | 29 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.3% | 21 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 49 | 18.4% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 21.1% |
| 90-120k | 103 | 27.2% |
| 120-150k | 59 | 25.4% |
| 150k+ | 60 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 167 | 28.7% |
| Petrol | 167 | 19.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80 | 23.8% |
| 2022 | 74 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | 76 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 54 | 24.1% |
| 2025 | 50 | 26.0% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Granvia
On a 2014 Granvia, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.2% 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.
- Visibility (6.6% 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.
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 2014 Toyota Granvias pass their MOT?
75.8% of the 334 2014 Toyota Granvia MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Toyota Granvia?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests, followed by brakes (7.2%).
Does the 2014 Granvia get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.4% in the 30-60k band to 28.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 334 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.