2004 Vauxhall Meriva · 7,991 MOT tests
2004 Vauxhall Meriva reliability
2004 Vauxhall Merivas fail 53.8% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 Meriva years (7,991 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- 53.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 90,554
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,991
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.5% of tests fail here (99% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.7%
- Lights and electrics23.6%
- Brakes18.7%
- Body, chassis and structure16.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres8.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.02%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 7.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 7.02%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.75%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.12%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Stop lamp not working 5.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (29.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.51%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (15.73%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.06%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
2004 Vauxhall Merivas fail 53.8% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 Meriva years (7,991 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.02% of tests), position lamp not working (7.1% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (7.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Vauxhall Meriva shows 90,554 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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