2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate and common faults

8,206 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,206 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    203 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    205 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    131 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    114 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.3%
  2. Tyres8.0%
  3. Lights & electrics7.6%
  4. Brakes5.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.8%

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 2015 Vauxhall Meriva?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2015 Vauxhall Meriva cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,206 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Vauxhall Meriva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).