Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results

Registered in 2013
72.3% pass rate
from 8,340 tests in 2021
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (86% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.096% fail on Axles
      • 0.084% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.084% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (28% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.84% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamp switch (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.084% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.084% fail on Horn
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Main beam tell-tale (25 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Position lamp
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (19% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.012% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.012% fail on Cable
    • 0.77% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (87% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Rigid brake pipes (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.096% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.084% fail on View to rear
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (92% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.024% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.084% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.084% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.012% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.012% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 0.60% fail on Steering (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (22 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pump (94 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.072% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.072% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.072% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Steering play
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.50% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Attachment (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.012% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.012% fail on Speedometer
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