Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Vauxhall Meriva passed 62.4% of its first MOT tests, from 101,057 tests in Great Britain. That is 9 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Vauxhall Meriva MOT failures
The area that failed most often was suspension, affecting 16.5% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Suspension 16.5% vs 8.9%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 13.5% vs 11.3%
- Brakes 9.3% vs 6.8%
- Tyres 7.6% vs 6.3%
- Visibility 5.3% vs 4.8%
- Body, chassis, structure 5.3% vs 3.4%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 5.2% vs 3.1%
- Steering 3.1% vs 1.8%
- Coil spring 9.7% vs 2.6%
- Tyres: condition 4.9% vs 3.7%
- Headlamp aim 4.4% vs 3.3%
- Position lamp 3.5% vs 2.8%
- Washers 3.1% vs 2.5%
- Rigid brake pipes 3.0% vs 0.8%
- Malfunction indicator lamp 2.9% vs 1.5%
- Brake pads 2.8% vs 2.1%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 9.6% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 3.3% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: Inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 2.7% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 2.7% |
| Rigid brake pipes: Excessively corroded | 2.6% |
| Stop lamp: Not working | 2.6% |
| Headlamp aim: Projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 2.5% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 2.4% |
| Joints: Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 2.2% |
| Track rod end: Ball joint has excessive play | 2.1% |
Vauxhall Meriva pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 75.5% for cars aged 6 to 9 years and 47.4% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 6 to 9 years 75.5% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 62.3% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 47.4% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 83,543 | 62.6% |
| Diesel | 17,502 | 61.8% |
Most common Vauxhall Meriva advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 19.3%
- Tyres: condition 14.5%
- Brake discs 13.4%
- Engine oil leaks 11.8%
- Rigid brake pipes 11.0%
- Vehicle 9.7%
- Exhaust system 8.6%
- Brake pads 7.8%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
Other Vauxhall models
- Vauxhall Corsa (62.5%)
- Vauxhall Astra (65.2%)
- Vauxhall Zafira (61.0%)
- Vauxhall Mokka (74.3%)
- Vauxhall Insignia (68.1%)
- Vauxhall Vivaro (55.2%)
- Vauxhall Combo (58.4%)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Meriva?
In 2023, 62.4% of Vauxhall Meriva MOT tests were passed first time, from 101,057 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Meriva?
The most common failure area was suspension, which caused 16.5% of tests to fail. Next came lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13.5%) and brakes (9.3%).
Is the Vauxhall Meriva reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 62.4% is 9 points below the average and ranks 89 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Vauxhall Meriva's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.