2017 Vauxhall Meriva · 14,754 MOT tests
2017 Vauxhall Meriva reliability
2017 Vauxhall Merivas fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Meriva years (14,754 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- 19.6%
- 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 5
- 32,680
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,754
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.3% of tests fail here (203% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.3%
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Brakes3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.98%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
ESC warning lamp shows fault 1.43%
A lit stability control warning means the car's skid protection may not work, so it should be diagnosed promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.22%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.02%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (16.04%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.42%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.27%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.37%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (2.2%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
2017 Vauxhall Merivas fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Meriva years (14,754 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.11% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.98% of tests), esc warning lamp shows fault (1.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Vauxhall Meriva have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Vauxhall Meriva shows 32,680 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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