2014 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 67.3% of Vauxhall Merivas first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 22,748 Meriva first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were suspension, lamps and electrical equipment and tyres.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Vauxhall Merivas first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2014 Vauxhall Meriva MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Merivas first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Meriva figure was 1.3 points lower.
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| Test year | 2014 Meriva | All cars first used 2014 | Meriva first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78.9% | 76.3% | 7,859 |
| 2022 | 76.2% | 74.1% | 7,822 |
| 2023 | 73.4% | 71.7% | 7,769 |
| 2024 | 71.6% | 69.9% | 7,597 |
| 2025 | 67.3% | 68.6% | 7,382 |
Common 2014 Vauxhall Meriva MOT failures
Share of the 6,634 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | 34.5% | 2,287 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 7.5% | 499 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 7.1% | 468 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 6.8% | 451 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 6.1% | 406 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Meriva in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | Coil spring replacement | £248 | £175–£400 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Common 2014 Vauxhall Meriva MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 Merivas, as a share of all 22,748 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 14.2% | 3,234 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 13.2% | 3,014 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 8.7% | 1,980 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 8.4% | 1,922 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 6.6% | 1,500 |
Questions about the 2014 Vauxhall Meriva MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva?
In 2025, 67.3% of Merivas first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2014 Meriva most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension (in 41.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (26.0%) and tyres (24.3%). The single most common item was “Coil spring: fractured or broken” (34.5%).
How often does a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva fail its MOT?
In 2025, 32.7% of first tests on Merivas first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 27.3% failed, and a further 5.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 6,634 of 22,748 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2014 Vauxhall Meriva MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 14.2% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (13.2%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.7%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.4%) and “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (6.6%).
Is a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 78.9% in 2021 to 67.3% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2014
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