2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate and common faults

5,217 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,217 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    212 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.0%
  2. Suspension27.6%
  3. Brakes25.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.4%
  5. Body & chassis9.8%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  8. Steering7.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak18.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.9%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2009 Vauxhall Meriva?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2009 Vauxhall Meriva cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,217 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 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).