Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results

Registered in 2011
69.1% pass rate
from 17,671 tests in 2021
(5.5% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension arm (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.53% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Axles (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Other suspension component (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0057% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.028% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Headlamp levelling device (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0057% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps (50% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp (87% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.011% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0057% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0057% fail on Switch
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (18% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.057% fail on Size/type (62% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.6% fail on Brakes (33% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.045% fail on Brake linings (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums (26% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.040% fail on Cable
        • 0.0057% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0057% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (79% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.091% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.011% fail on Hand lever (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Parking brake control (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.057% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0057% fail on Servos
    • 0.057% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0057% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.0057% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0057% fail on Servos
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (8.7% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions (34% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition (30% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.057% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0057% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0057% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0057% fail on Undertray
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 0.88% fail on Steering linkage components (43% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Track rod end (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0057% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0057% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.72% fail on Power steering (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Pump (32 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
      • 0.0057% fail on Steering box
    • 0.062% fail on Electronic power steering (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Steering play
      • 0.034% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0057% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0057% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0057% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
      • 0.011% fail on Belts
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Catch
      • 0.0057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.079% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on System
      • 0.0057% fail on Tank
    • 0.091% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
      • 0.0057% fail on Body condition
    • 0.068% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.028% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.034% fail on Seats
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0057% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0057% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0057% fail on Load security
      • 0.0057% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0057% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.95% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Seat belts (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Condition (96% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.011% fail on Pre-tensioners (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0057% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0057% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Anchorages (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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