Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results

Registered in 2014
78.9% pass rate
from 7,880 tests in 2021
(8.4% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
    • 0.49% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.063% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Axles
      • 0.051% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.051% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (19% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.089% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.051% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on View to rear
      • 0.051% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.025% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.025% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs (43% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.013% fail on Cable
    • 0.65% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pedal
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (63% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.013% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.051% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.025% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.038% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.41% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Operation (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Other components (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pump
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.10% fail on Electronic power steering (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.063% fail on Road Wheels (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Attachment (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Condition
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