2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate and common faults

7,739 MOT tests in 2024. 67.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time67.5%
Failed or needed repairs32.5%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,739 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken11.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    240 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    235 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    180 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.1%
  2. Lights & electrics9.5%
  3. Brakes8.0%
  4. Tyres7.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2013 Vauxhall Meriva?

In 2024, 67.5% of 2013 Vauxhall Meriva cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,739 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Vauxhall Meriva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).