2007 Toyota Granvia diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Toyota Granvia first registered in 2007 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 321 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 321 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2007 Toyota Granvia diesel?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2007 Toyota Granvia diesel than on all cars registered in 2007.
- Rigid brake pipes2.1× usualToyota Granvia23.1% All 2007 cars10.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.6%, against 1.9% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Rust around suspension or steering mountings2.6× usualToyota Granvia10% All 2007 cars3.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 4%, against 1.8% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£450 our estimateAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Tread depth: 8.4% here, against 22.5% of all 2007 cars.
Common 2007 Toyota Granvia diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2007 Toyota Granvia diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension46% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes33% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics31% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Exhaust and emissions19% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Tyres19% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Oil and fluid leaks14% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Toyota Granvia diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 2.1× as often on the 2007 Toyota Granvia diesel as on other cars the same age.)
- Any recent work on the rust around suspension or steering mountings? (Flagged at MOT 2.6× as often on the 2007 Toyota Granvia diesel as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Toyota Granvia compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 124 | Lights and electrics 31% |
| 2014 | 133 | Suspension 33% |
| 2012 | 154 | Suspension 39% |
| 2011 | 271 | Suspension 35% |
| 2010 | 253 | Suspension 40% |
| 2009 | 131 | Suspension 50% |
| 2008 | 234 | Suspension 48% |
| 2006 | 301 | Suspension 47% |
| 2005 | 207 | Suspension 42% |
| 2004 | 114 | Lights and electrics 49% |
| 1997 | 161 | Suspension 39% |
| 1996 | 225 | Suspension 36% |
| 1995 | 110 | Brakes 50% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Toyota Granvia cars first registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score