2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate and common faults

9,664 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,664 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    337 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    371 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.1%
  2. Suspension21.4%
  3. Brakes18.8%
  4. Tyres9.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  7. Body & chassis6.3%
  8. Steering4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%

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 2010 Vauxhall Meriva?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2010 Vauxhall Meriva cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,664 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Meriva?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Meriva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).