Toyota Granvia

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 18 model years from 2,079 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

2,079

Highest Pass Rate

2011 (78%)

Years Covered

About the Toyota Granvia

The Toyota Granvia was MOT tested 2,079 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 18 model years (1995 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 78% from 179 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 71%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Toyota Granvia has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 137,326 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 72,066 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Granvia is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2693cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,563

Per month£214/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2017 details

How reliable is the Toyota Granvia?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average-10% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread7 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Toyota Granvia by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2017	80%	60	72,066 mi
2016	71%	80	105,505 mi
2015	74%	93	98,709 mi
2014	71%	108	119,769 mi
2013	76%	83	130,125 mi
2012	78%	105	124,769 mi
2011	78%	179	135,587 mi
2010	78%	173	146,103 mi
2009	67%	87	138,912 mi
2008	78%	176	151,345 mi
2007	74%	255	155,163 mi
2006	73%	213	156,207 mi
2005	76%	143	139,155 mi
2004	63%	92	167,017 mi
2001	89%	44	44,226 mi
1997	67%	52	127,190 mi
1996	70%	84	132,601 mi
1995	71%	52	137,326 mi

Questions about the Toyota Granvia

Is the Toyota Granvia reliable?

Across its 18 model years in our data (1995 to 2017), the Toyota Granvia averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 2,079 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 78%.

Which year Toyota Granvia has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Toyota Granvia has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 71%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.