Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results
Registered in 200958.0% pass rate
from 7,864 tests in 2017
(29% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.
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22% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(45% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Flashing type
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Individual lamps (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.71% fail on All direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Side repeaters
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5.2% fail on
Flashing type
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Position lamps
(33% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Rear lamps (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Front lamps (50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.013% fail on All position lamps
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4.0% fail on
Headlamps
(51% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.013% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.013% fail on Matched pair
- 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (16% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Battery (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.42% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.13% fail on
Hazard warning
(160% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Switch
- 0.064% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.064% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
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16% fail on
Suspension
(48% worse than other 2009 cars)
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11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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3.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 0.051% fail on Location
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1.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.1% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(42% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (45% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Attachment
- 0.025% fail on Condition
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0.32% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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0.25% fail on
Drive shafts
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Front drive shafts
(76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Constant velocity joints (76% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Front drive shafts
(76% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Wheel bearings
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Front
- 0.051% fail on Rear (77% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Front suspension joints (67% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.14% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.025% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.025% fail on
Macpherson strut
(86% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.013% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Brakes
(33% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Components
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Pipes (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Hoses (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.27% fail on Leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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4.0% fail on
Components
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Hub components
(30% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Brake pads (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Brake back plates (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Brake calipers
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2.0% fail on
Brake performance
(31% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Front wheels
- 0.55% fail on Rear wheels (63% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance (49% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Brake operation
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0.27% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.27% fail on Condition
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0.051% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.051% fail on
Pedal
- 0.025% fail on Condition
- 0.025% fail on Anti-slip
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0.051% fail on
Pedal
- 0.038% fail on ABS (86% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Restricted movement (74% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.013% fail on Cable
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0.013% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.013% fail on
Components
- 0.013% fail on Pipes
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0.013% fail on
Components
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4.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Tyres
(16% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Condition (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth
- 0.20% fail on Size/type
- 0.14% fail on Valve stem
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6.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Emissions (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.22% fail on Cap (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Pipe
- 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
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4.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.4% fail on Wipers
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 0.29% fail on Windscreen
- 0.10% fail on Mirrors
- 0.013% fail on Bonnet
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4.4% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint
- 0.076% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Free play
- 0.051% fail on Steering rack
- 0.025% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.15% fail on
Steering control
(7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Steering coupling
(17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Universal joint (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Steering column
- 0.025% fail on Steering shaft (32 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Steering coupling
(17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Steering operation (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Power steering
- 0.064% fail on Operation
- 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas (48 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.62% fail on Registration plate
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0.32% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.089% fail on Engine mountings (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Body condition
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0.089% fail on
Doors
- 0.064% fail on Passengers other
- 0.025% fail on Passengers front
- 0.013% fail on Speedometer
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0.013% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.013% fail on Chassis
- 0.013% fail on Body security
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0.013% fail on
Seats
- 0.013% fail on Passengers
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0.31% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(51% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.22% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Requirements
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0.076% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(78% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.064% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (80% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts
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0.17% fail on
Road Wheels
(52% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.051% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 2009 cars)
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Vauxhall Meriva (2003 - 2009)
Roomy, easy-to-drive, five-seat mini MPV. Sliding rear seats fold into the floor. VXR is nearly as quick as a hot hatch.