2013 Vauxhall Meriva · 26,632 MOT tests
2013 Vauxhall Meriva reliability
2013 Vauxhall Merivas fail 32.3% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Meriva years (26,632 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- 32.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 61,021
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,632
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 16.3% of tests fail here (87% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.3%
- Lights and electrics7.4%
- Tyres7%
- Brakes5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 12.05%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.09%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.88%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.71%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.35%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.01%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.2%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
2013 Vauxhall Merivas fail 32.3% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Meriva years (26,632 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (12.05% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.09% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Vauxhall Meriva shows 61,021 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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