Vauxhall Meriva MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Meriva. Check any Meriva by registration number below.

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68.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.9%

vs Vauxhall Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Meriva — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Meriva has an average MOT pass rate of 68.0%, which is 13.9 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Meriva on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your Meriva for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Meriva, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Meriva performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 59 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

2017

Based on 10,345 vehicles

82.2%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

18.6%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2016

Based on 15,076 vehicles

80.9%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

19.0%

2015

Based on 19,196 vehicles

78.4%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 10yr

94k mi

2014

Based on 17,782 vehicles

77.4%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

23.4%

Mileage at 10yr

97k mi

2013

Based on 18,707 vehicles

71.8%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

27.3%

Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

2012

Based on 21,337 vehicles

72.9%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

26.2%

Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

2011

Based on 36,010 vehicles

70.6%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

27.8%

2010

Based on 24,593 vehicles

65.0%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

31.6%

2009

Based on 13,565 vehicles

59.2%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

36.2%

2008

Based on 13,679 vehicles

57.3%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

38.0%

2007

Based on 12,420 vehicles

56.4%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

37.2%

2006

Based on 10,481 vehicles

54.8%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

10.5%

Retest Rate

38.4%

2005

Based on 6,521 vehicles

55.1%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

38.4%

2004

Based on 4,891 vehicles

54.9%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

36.2%

2003

Based on 1,011 vehicles

56.3%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

12.1%

Retest Rate

36.4%

0

Based on 130,986 vehicles

75.3%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Meriva

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.6%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.9%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.9%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.5%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

3.2%

Vauxhall Meriva Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

3.4%

Rear Nearside

1.7%

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Useful MOT Guides

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Meriva

Vauxhall Meriva — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Meriva MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Meriva?

The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Meriva is 68.0% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Meriva?

The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Meriva are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (4.6%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.9%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Vauxhall Meriva reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 68.0%, the Vauxhall Meriva is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Meriva?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Meriva?

Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Meriva: 49,146 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Meriva to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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