Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results
Registered in 201478.9% pass rate
from 7,880 tests in 2021
(8.4% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.
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6.2% fail on
Suspension
(31% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Springs
(150% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Coil springs
(150% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Mounting
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5.6% fail on
Coil springs
(150% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Suspension arms
(68% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.025% fail on Linkage
- 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.013% fail on Ball joint
- 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.063% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Axles
- 0.051% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.051% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.025% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint
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0.013% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
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5.6% fail on
Springs
(150% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Tyres
- 2.8% fail on Condition (19% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.089% fail on Size/type
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4.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(33% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.025% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (85% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Headlamps
(54% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Direction indicators
(56% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Flashing type
(56% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.24% fail on
Flashing type
(56% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Reversing lamps
(120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.18% fail on Horn
- 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.051% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.038% fail on Position lamp
- 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
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1.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
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2.8% fail on
Visibility
(28% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Washers
- 1.3% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
View to rear
- 0.051% fail on Mirrors
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0.025% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.025% fail on Windscreen
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2.8% fail on
Brakes
(35% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(22% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
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0.44% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(43% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Brake discs (43% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.013% fail on Cable
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.65% fail on
Brake performance
(57% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Service brake performance
(48% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Rbt
(49% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.013% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
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0.43% fail on
Rbt
(49% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.14% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.14% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(79% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Parking brake performance
(90% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Rbt
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Rbt
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.44% fail on
Service brake performance
(48% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.30% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.038% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(73% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Pedal
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0.025% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.013% fail on Electronic parking brake
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(22% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(63% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.025% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.013% fail on NOx sensor
- 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.16% fail on
Compression ignition
(72% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(63% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.013% fail on Other leaks
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(30% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Bumpers
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0.051% fail on
Transmission
(93% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Drive shafts
(92% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Drive shafts
(92% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.025% fail on Pipe
- 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.038% fail on
Seats
- 0.025% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
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0.025% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.013% fail on Bracket
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0.013% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.013% fail on
Body
- 0.013% fail on Other body component
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0.013% fail on
Doors
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0.013% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.013% fail on Door condition
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0.013% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.63% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.51% fail on
Seat belts
(160% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.51% fail on
Seat belts
(160% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Steering
(49% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Power steering
(8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Operation (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Other components (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Pump
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0.13% fail on
Steering linkage components
(82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Steering arm
- 0.013% fail on Locking devices
- 0.10% fail on Electronic power steering (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.038% fail on Steering rack
- 0.013% fail on Operation
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0.14% fail on
Power steering
(8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.15% fail on Registration plates
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0.063% fail on
Road Wheels
(76% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Attachment (76% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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