2014 Vauxhall Meriva · 25,358 MOT tests
2014 Vauxhall Meriva reliability
2014 Vauxhall Merivas fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 Meriva years (25,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- 26.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 52,376
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,358
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.6% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.6%
- Tyres7.1%
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.36%
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 1.85%
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 1.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.46%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.03%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.41%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Meriva year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
2014 Vauxhall Merivas fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 Meriva years (25,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.36% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.85% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Vauxhall Meriva shows 52,376 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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