2005 Vauxhall Meriva · 10,434 MOT tests
2005 Vauxhall Meriva reliability
2005 Vauxhall Merivas fail 54.3% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 Meriva years (10,434 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- 54.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 89,381
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,434
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 7% of tests fail here (94% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.7%
- Suspension25.4%
- Brakes17.7%
- Body, chassis and structure15%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.4%
- Tyres8.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.15%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 7.06%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.95%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 6.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.48%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.47%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (28.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.87%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.1%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (12.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.36%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
2005 Vauxhall Merivas fail 54.3% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 Meriva years (10,434 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.15% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (7.06% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Vauxhall Meriva shows 89,381 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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