2006 Vauxhall Meriva · 16,367 MOT tests
2006 Vauxhall Meriva reliability
2006 Vauxhall Merivas fail 53.8% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Meriva years (16,367 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
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 87,907
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,367
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.2% of tests fail here (116% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.1%
- Suspension23.2%
- Brakes19%
- Body, chassis and structure15.7%
- Tyres9.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.72%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 7.47%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 7.12%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.44%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.1%
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 4.89%
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 (27.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.49%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.68%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (12.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.98%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
2006 Vauxhall Merivas fail 53.8% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Meriva years (16,367 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.72% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (7.47% of tests), position lamp not working (7.12% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Vauxhall Meriva shows 87,907 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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