Vauxhall Meriva S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Meriva S reliable? We analysed 747 real MOT tests across 117 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Meriva S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Meriva S.
Vauxhall Meriva S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Meriva S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Meriva S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Meriva S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Meriva S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Meriva S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Vauxhall Meriva S Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Meriva S THIS CAR | 83.7% | 747 | 72,277 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sprt Dyn SE MHEV A | 93.7% | 285 | 25,171 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Meriva S outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Meriva S has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.7% across 747 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Vauxhall Meriva S owner drives around 5,555 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.