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Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results

Registered in 2012
71.7% pass rate
from 10,039 tests in 2021
(5.4% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (20% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0100% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0100% fail on Linkage
    • 0.100% fail on Axles
      • 0.100% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.090% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.070% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0100% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0100% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0100% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0100% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0100% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0100% fail on Switch
    • 0.100% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.100% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Main beam tell-tale (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0100% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0100% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0100% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0100% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0100% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0100% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.050% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.19% fail on Rigid brake pipes (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.020% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0100% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0100% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0100% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0100% fail on Other components
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (18% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on View to rear
      • 0.070% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.020% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.020% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0100% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0100% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Sound deadening material (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.090% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0100% fail on Tank
      • 0.0100% fail on Hose
    • 0.090% fail on Body
      • 0.050% fail on Other body component
      • 0.040% fail on Panel
    • 0.070% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Doors
      • 0.040% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0100% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0100% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0100% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0100% fail on Door condition
    • 0.060% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.020% fail on Other boot lid component (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0100% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0100% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0100% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0100% fail on Seats
      • 0.0100% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0100% fail on Undertray
  • 0.86% fail on Steering (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Operation (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other components (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Pipes and hoses (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Pump (59 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0100% fail on Rams
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.100% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0100% fail on Operation
    • 0.040% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0100% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0100% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.80% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Attachment (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
  • 0.030% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (21 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Speedometer (23 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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