2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate and common faults

14,393 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,393 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    500 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    532 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    567 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension18.0%
  2. Lights & electrics13.6%
  3. Brakes9.3%
  4. Tyres8.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  7. Body & chassis3.6%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Vauxhall Meriva?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2011 Vauxhall Meriva cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,393 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Vauxhall Meriva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).