2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate and common faults

7,523 MOT tests in 2024. 71.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time71.6%
Failed or needed repairs28.4%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,523 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    180 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    163 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    182 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    111 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.5%
  2. Lights & electrics9.2%
  3. Tyres8.2%
  4. Brakes6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.7%

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 2014 Vauxhall Meriva?

In 2024, 71.6% of 2014 Vauxhall Meriva cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,523 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Vauxhall Meriva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).