VAUXHALL MERIVA MOT pass rate
68.9% of 124,623 VAUXHALL MERIVA MOT tests pass.
At 68.9%, The MERIVA passes slightly less often than the average across all VAUXHALL models (73.5%).
The VAUXHALL MERIVA passes 68.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VAUXHALL MERIVA tested at 6–10 years pass 79.3% of the time, compared with just 56.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (16) | 16 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 79.3% | 31,352 | 51,288 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.6% | 64,648 | 80,093 miles |
| 15+ years | 56.2% | 28,607 | 89,556 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL MERIVA
The most common reason the VAUXHALL MERIVA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 48.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Fractured or broken".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 44.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 38.0% | Excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 22.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 14.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 8.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | Inscription illegible |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 73.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 73.2% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL MERIVA?
- 68.9% of VAUXHALL MERIVA MOT tests pass, based on 124,623 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL MERIVA?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL MERIVA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 48.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Fractured or broken".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL MERIVA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.