2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate and common faults

4,581 MOT tests in 2024. 49.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.2%
Failed or needed repairs50.8%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,581 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.0%
  2. Brakes27.2%
  3. Suspension26.5%
  4. Body & chassis16.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.2%
  6. Tyres10.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  8. Steering7.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak17.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva?

In 2024, 49.2% of 2007 Vauxhall Meriva cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,581 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Meriva?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Meriva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).