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W281 ABA

2009 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,451 mi
Last recorded118,451 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Granvia124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 ABA
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel/brake slight bind

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential ()

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2024 111,948 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear on limits but unable to assess fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides - close to fail criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

rear differential bush excessively worn

Fail 20 Feb 2024 111,891 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear on limits but unable to assess fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides - close to fail criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth - almost to cords! - also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

rear differential bush excessively worn

Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,886 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides have lift - offside close to failure criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted - beam image slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth - almost to cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

rear differential bush excessively worn

Fail 9 Feb 2023 104,886 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides have lift - offside close to failure criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted - beam image slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth - almost to cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

rear differential bush excessively worn

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,760 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear flange joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides close to failure criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge smooth - cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge smooth - cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, suspension arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

evidence of front tyres fouling body and suspension, not touching on lock to lock check on test

rear differential bush worn

Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section between splitter on nearside to offside rear brake hose - heavily corroded in mounting bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short section on rear suspension arm between both brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting bracket broken and centre to rear flange joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, close to fail criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge - cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short section on rear suspension arm between both brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge - cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner side sill under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly across the axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

evidence both front tyres fouling on inner sidewalls on body/suspension - not when stationary on test

rear differential mounting rubber worn

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,360 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,162 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 139,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 139,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 132,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 126,993 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 126,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 120,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Mar 2014 120,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,580 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 112,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 105,260 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,164 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,060 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Toyota Granvia?

Based on 37,326 MOT tests across 2,080 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,335
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,114
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,006
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 845
Stop lamp not working 758
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W281 ABA is a 2009 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Granvia fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W281 ABA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Granvia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Granvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W281 ABA is a 2009 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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