Toyota Granvia
From 1,910 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 92 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 92 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 79 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 64 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 62 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 58 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 51 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 45 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 37 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 37 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 33 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.7% of Granvia failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 30.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £143.
Toyota Granvia on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 21 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 19. At this rate, roughly 23.8 years until none remain. Now at 76.7% of its peak (621 in 2012 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 360 | 116 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2025 Q2 | 363 | 119 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 357 | 131 | +2 | -3 | -1 |
| 2024 Q4 | 362 | 127 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
| 2024 Q3 | 389 | 106 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q2 | 388 | 107 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q1 | 385 | 111 | +0 | -17 | -17 |
| 2023 Q4 | 391 | 122 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 71.7% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 70.9% | a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 68.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2007 | 72.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
2 earlier years
| 2006 | 65.6% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2005 | 73.8% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Granvias tested had between 100,908 and 173,958 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 131,576 median miles, the Granvia has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Granvia MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Granvia has a 70% MOT pass rate based on 1,910 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Granvia?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Granvia is an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 92 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Toyota Granvias are on UK roads?
There are 360 Toyota Granvias currently licensed on UK roads, with 116 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Granvia at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Granvia is 131,576 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 100,908 and 173,958 miles.
Buying a used Granvia?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70% pass rate and an average repair bill of £143 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.