Toyota Granvia MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 1,065 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 62.6% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 65% of cars aged 6–9 years passed first time, against 62.4% aged 15–30 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6–9 years | 117 | 65% |
| 10–14 years | 345 | 61.7% |
| 15–30 years | 593 | 62.4% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Toyota Granvia to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 9.4% of tests. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.
- Wipers — 5.4% of tests. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Stop Lamp — 3.9% of tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Position Lamps — 3.9% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Exhaust Emissions — 3.9% of tests. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Exhaust System — 3.8% of tests. A leaking or insecure exhaust.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many Toyota Granvia are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 328 licensed and 150 SORN vehicles in the Toyota Granvia generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the Toyota Granvia
Before you buy
- Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 9.4% of tests in 2024. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.
- Wipers — 5.4% of tests in 2024. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Stop Lamp — 3.9% of tests in 2024. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Position Lamps — 3.9% of tests in 2024. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Ask why it was off the road — Of the 478 Granvia vehicles still on the DVLA record, 1 in 3 is SORN (150 at 2026 Q1). A car that has been laid up needs a closer look at brakes, tyres and the MOT history.
- Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 41% from the 2015 Q2 peak of 553. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
- Check the actual Granvia — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Toyota models
- Toyota Yaris — 71.3% pass
- Toyota Aygo — 74.8% pass
- Toyota Prius — 77.7% pass
- Toyota Auris — 72.4% pass
- Toyota Rav4 — 79.3% pass
- Toyota C-hr — 85.7% pass
See every Toyota model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Toyota Granvia MOT pass rate?
62.6% of 1,065 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Toyota Granvia passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Granvia fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are front and rear fog lamps (9.4% of tests), wipers (5.4% of tests), stop lamp (3.9% of tests), position lamps (3.9% of tests).
How many Toyota Granvia are left in the UK?
328 were licensed and 150 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular Granvia is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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