Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results
Registered in 201582.4% pass rate
from 8,469 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.
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4.4% fail on
Suspension
(35% worse than other 2015 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Springs
(150% worse than other 2015 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Coil springs
(150% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Mounting
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4.0% fail on
Coil springs
(150% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Suspension arms
(78% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.14% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.035% fail on Linkage
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint
- 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints
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0.047% fail on
Axles
- 0.047% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.047% fail on Shock absorbers (79% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.012% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
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4.0% fail on
Springs
(150% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(15% better than other 2015 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
(29% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.63% fail on Stop lamp (30% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Headlamps
(42% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.27% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Direction indicators
(49% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
(49% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
(49% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.11% fail on Horn
- 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.11% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.094% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.012% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.094% fail on
Position lamps
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.012% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.012% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
(29% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Tyres
(15% better than other 2015 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Condition
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Size/type
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2.7% fail on
Visibility
(32% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 1.3% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.047% fail on
View to rear
- 0.047% fail on Mirrors
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0.024% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.024% fail on Windscreen
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2.5% fail on
Brakes
(30% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(34% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(29% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Brake linings
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0.37% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(40% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Brake discs (40% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.024% fail on Cable
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(29% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Brake performance
(50% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.40% fail on
Rbt
- 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.012% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
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0.012% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.40% fail on
Rbt
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0.083% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.083% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.059% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
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0.083% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.071% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(81% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Parking brake performance
(85% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.53% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.047% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.047% fail on Pedal
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0.035% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.035% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.035% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.012% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.012% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.012% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.012% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.012% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.012% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.012% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.012% fail on Other components
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1.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(34% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(84% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.12% fail on
Compression ignition
(74% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(84% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.059% fail on Other leaks (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.012% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
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1.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.47% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(49% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Exhaust system
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0.094% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.047% fail on Pipe (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.035% fail on
Transmission
(91% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Seats
- 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.024% fail on Bumpers
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0.024% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.012% fail on Bracket
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0.024% fail on
Body
- 0.024% fail on Other body component
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0.012% fail on
Doors
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0.012% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.012% fail on Door condition
- 0.012% fail on Catch
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0.012% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.47% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.035% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
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0.33% fail on
Steering
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0.19% fail on
Power steering
(22 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Operation (22 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Pipes and hoses (40 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Other components (24 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Pump
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0.083% fail on
Steering linkage components
(75% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint
- 0.047% fail on Electronic power steering (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.024% fail on Steering rack
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0.19% fail on
Power steering
(22 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.094% fail on Attachment
- 0.024% fail on Condition
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0.083% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(62% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Registration plates (62% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.012% fail on Speedometer
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0.012% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.012% fail on Anchorages
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