Vauxhall Meriva
Registered from 2003 to 2018.
About this model
The Opel Meriva is a car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Opel on its Corsa platform, from May 2003 until June 2017 across two generations. Described as a mini MPV, it was marketed as the Vauxhall Meriva in the United Kingdom, while in Latin America, the first generation model was marketed as the Chevrolet Meriva.
From the Wikipedia article Opel Meriva, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2011 1.4 petrol. 2,547 of 11,256 tests failed, 23%.
Better than 48% of 2011 cars. The typical one fails 22%, across 924 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 51% | 1,302 |
| Tyres and wheels | 25% | 635 |
| Lights and electrics | 22% | 556 |
| Brakes | 21% | 532 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 18% | 448 |
| Visibility | 12% | 311 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 51% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Tyres and wheels — 25% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 21% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 18% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 22% of its failures
- Visibility — 12% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 160–180k miles this one fails 31% of its inspections, against the 27% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 14% | 10% | 37 | |
| 20–40k miles | 16% | 14% | 537 | |
| 40–60k miles | 18% | 18% | 1,960 | |
| 60–80k miles | 22% | 21% | 3,371 | |
| 80–100k miles | 24% | 24% | 3,026 | |
| 100–120k miles | 26% | 25% | 1,592 | |
| 120–140k miles | 29% | 26% | 554 | |
| 140–160k miles | 31% | 26% | 121 | |
| 160–180k miles | 31% | 27% | 32 |
11,230 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.4 petrol · 107 hp · 1307 kg · 2644 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1.4 petrol · 119 hp · 1393 kg · 2644 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.4 petrol · 119 hp · 1426 kg · 2644 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.4 petrol · 120 hp · 1422 kg · 2644 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.4 petrol · 118 hp · 1427 kg · 2645 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.4 petrol · 116 hp · 1448 kg · 2644 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.4 petrol · 116 hp · 1435 kg · 2643 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.4 petrol · 116 hp · 1415 kg · 2604 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.4 petrol · 1409 kg · 2635 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00381/22
A defect in the gas generator of the driver airbag can lead to uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments when the airbag is activated. This defect may increase the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01581/24
The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1062/15
The engine wiring harness may chafe against the transmission housing which could cause miscellaneous engine failures: the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall during driving.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1177/15
It is possible that the steel cable for attaching the seat-belt tensioner on the outer side of the seat may suffer fatigue if used for a long time with the seat in certain positions. As a consequence, the steel cable could snap in the event of an accident, thus increasing the risk of injury to the person wearing the seat-belt.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/2174/14
The latches of the rear safety belt buckles may open inadvertently in the event of a crash.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/02979/25
The structure of the airbag can deteriorate. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator, injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users