Vauxhall Meriva SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Meriva SE reliable? We analysed 1,077 real MOT tests across 216 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Meriva SE is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Meriva SE.
Vauxhall Meriva SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Meriva SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Meriva SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Meriva SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Meriva SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Meriva SE 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 SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Meriva SE THIS CAR | 84.0% | 1,077 | 56,554 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 |
| Harley-davidson Fxdxi | 90.9% | 1,706 | 12,884 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Meriva SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Meriva SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.0% across 1,077 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Vauxhall Meriva SE owner drives around 5,314 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.