2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate and common faults

4,447 MOT tests in 2024. 76.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time76.7%
Failed or needed repairs23.3%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,447 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  3. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    110 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    77 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    62 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    40 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.4%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Tyres5.5%
  4. Lights & electrics5.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%

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: 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 2017 Vauxhall Meriva?

In 2024, 76.7% of 2017 Vauxhall Meriva cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,447 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Vauxhall Meriva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).