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Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results

Registered in 2006
45.9% pass rate
from 11,606 tests in 2020
(23% 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 (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Coil spring (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Suspension arm (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods (97% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.095% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Macpherson strut (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.017% fail on Axles (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension unit
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (11% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.3% fail on Position lamps (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Position lamp (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on All position lamps
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0086% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0086% fail on Switch
    • 0.086% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Brakes (43% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Brake pads (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.095% fail on Cable
        • 0.034% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance (11% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0086% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (19% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (66% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0086% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0086% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.90% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.078% fail on Hand lever (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
      • 0.0086% fail on Valves
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.017% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0086% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0086% fail on Servos
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0086% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.45% fail on Prop shafts (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on System (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pipe
      • 0.026% fail on Hose
      • 0.0086% fail on Tank
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Doors (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.078% fail on Other passenger's door (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Bracket
    • 0.069% fail on Chassis (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Chassis condition (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Integral vehicle structure (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.026% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Body (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Body condition
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Towbar
      • 0.043% fail on Towbar condition (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.017% fail on Seats (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0086% fail on Load security
      • 0.0086% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0086% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 9.2% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.54% fail on Size/type (93% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 8.4% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Steering linkage components (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.40% fail on Steering play (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.052% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Rams
      • 0.0086% fail on Other components
    • 0.15% fail on Electronic power steering (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas (19 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0086% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.0086% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0086% fail on Universal joint
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (14% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Washers (43% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0086% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.16% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.069% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Spark ignition (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested (43% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0086% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0086% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.81% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (59% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0086% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0086% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0086% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0086% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0086% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0086% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0086% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0086% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0086% fail on Undertray
  • 0.70% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Seat belts (45% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0086% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0086% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.017% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Doors (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.0086% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0086% fail on Anchorages
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