Vauxhall Meriva MOT Results

Registered in 2015
82.4% pass rate
from 8,469 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Meriva is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.094% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 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)
    • 0.012% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 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
  • 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)
    • 0.047% fail on View to rear
      • 0.047% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.024% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 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
      • 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)
      • 0.024% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.024% fail on Cable
    • 0.54% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
        • 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
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.083% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.083% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 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)
      • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.047% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.047% fail on Pedal
    • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.035% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.012% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.012% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 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
      • 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
    • 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
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system
    • 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
    • 0.035% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.024% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 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
  • 0.33% fail on Steering
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.094% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Condition
  • 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)
  • 0.012% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.012% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
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