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Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results

Registered in 2006
45.2% pass rate
from 7,689 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Springs (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Coil springs (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Coil spring (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 9.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Suspension arms (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Sub-frames (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.026% fail on Axles (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (89% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 18% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 10% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (33% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance (34% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.96% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.078% fail on Cable
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
        • 0.013% fail on Pivot
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.052% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.052% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.039% fail on Leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.10% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Headlamp levelling device (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.052% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.039% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 10.0% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.43% fail on Prop shafts (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Belts
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on Tank
    • 0.43% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Doors (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.078% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Bracket
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.052% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.013% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.091% fail on Seats
      • 0.091% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.052% fail on Body (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
    • 0.039% fail on Chassis (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Chassis condition (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Washers (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.013% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (48% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering play (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas (24 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering column
    • 0.013% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.013% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.77% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Airbags
      • 0.026% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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