Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results

Registered in 2003
44.7% pass rate
from 1,083 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Suspension arms (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.092% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 7.0% fail on Springs (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Coil springs (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.28% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 20% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.092% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.28% fail on Cable
        • 0.092% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.092% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Stop lamp (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.092% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (61% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.092% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.092% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.092% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.092% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
      • 0.092% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.092% fail on Joints
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.092% fail on System
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
    • 0.28% fail on Chassis
      • 0.28% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.092% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.092% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.092% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.092% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.092% fail on Seats
      • 0.092% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 8.7% fail on Steering (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Steering linkage components (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Track rod end (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.092% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.092% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (52 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.83% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.092% fail on Operation
    • 0.65% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Power steering
      • 0.092% fail on Operation
    • 0.092% fail on Steering column
    • 0.092% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Seat belts (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.092% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.092% fail on Condition
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