2015 Vauxhall Meriva · 27,406 MOT tests
2015 Vauxhall Meriva reliability
2015 Vauxhall Merivas fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 Meriva years (27,406 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- 25.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 47,123
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,406
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.5% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Meriva
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.5%
- Tyres7%
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Brakes4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.49%
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 1.88%
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 1.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.54%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.49%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.52%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.05%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (3.6%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.04%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
2015 Vauxhall Merivas fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 Meriva years (27,406 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Meriva MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.49% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.88% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Vauxhall Meriva have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Vauxhall Meriva shows 47,123 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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