Vauxhall Meriva
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 16 years from 161,430 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
161,430
Best Year
2018 (94%)
Years Covered
16
How reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?
Vauxhall Meriva by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 94% | 33 | 32,949 mi |
| 2017 | 84% | 6,937 | 42,014 mi |
| 2016 | 83% | 10,165 | 49,088 mi |
| 2015 | 82% | 13,281 | 56,416 mi |
| 2014 | 81% | 12,403 | 61,266 mi |
| 2013 | 78% | 13,584 | 69,704 mi |
| 2012 | 78% | 15,076 | 78,172 mi |
| 2011 | 76% | 25,841 | 87,952 mi |
| 2010 | 73% | 17,947 | 85,986 mi |
| 2009 | 69% | 10,176 | 83,758 mi |
| 2008 | 68% | 10,277 | 88,694 mi |
| 2007 | 68% | 9,146 | 90,049 mi |
| 2006 | 66% | 7,779 | 91,712 mi |
| 2005 | 68% | 4,663 | 92,298 mi |
| 2004 | 67% | 3,436 | 93,297 mi |
| 2003 | 66% | 686 | 91,455 mi |
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About the Vauxhall Meriva
The Vauxhall Meriva has been tested 161,430 times in 2024 MOT data across 16 model years (2003 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 33 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 28 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VAUXHALL MERIVAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 91,455 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 32,949 miles.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Meriva is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.
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