2014 TOYOTA GRANVIA3.0L Diesel

The Granvia presents a broadly roadworthy profile as of the most recent test. On 15 May 2025 at 95,406 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, following an earlier failed attempt on the same date and mileage that listed no defects; this anomaly suggests an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the tests in June 2024, September 2023 and September 2022 all returned passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring defects or worsening mechanical conditions logged across the recorded history. Mileage accumulation relative to the 2014 build date shows an irregular pattern rather than steady use. In the September 2022 test at 90,195 miles the odometer read 90,195; by September 2023 it had risen only to 90,719, a mere 524 miles in twelve months. The June 2024 test at 90,897 miles confirmed just 178 further miles over eight months, indicating the vehicle stood largely idle. From June 2024 to the May 2025 test at 95,406 miles it covered 4,509 miles, restoring nearer to average annual use. The recorded 95,406 miles equates to roughly 7,950 per year, but the sparse early interval implies previous owners stored the car for extended periods. With no advisories or defects logged, the buyer should still commission a physical inspection of components prone to deterioration during prolonged storage. The tester noted no corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake issues, yet standing vehicles often develop surface rust on brake discs and binding calipers, and perished rubber in suspension mounts. Examine coil springs for fractures, check structural integrity beneath the sills and chassis for moisture-related corrosion, and confirm exhaust emissions remain clean. The duplicated May 2025 entry warrants a DVSA certificate check to clarify the failure cause.