2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate and common faults

6,451 MOT tests in 2024. 75.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time75.9%
Failed or needed repairs24.1%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,451 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    174 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    137 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    96 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    70 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.9%
  2. Tyres7.0%
  3. Lights & electrics6.4%
  4. Brakes5.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Steering0.7%

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 structure14.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%

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 2016 Vauxhall Meriva?

In 2024, 75.9% of 2016 Vauxhall Meriva cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,451 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 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).