Ford B Max vs Vauxhall Meriva
The Ford B Max has the better MOT record of the two — 16.7% fail rate versus 24.0% for the Vauxhall Meriva across comparable years. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Meriva records failures noticeably more often.
16.7%
B Max fail rate
24.0%
Meriva fail rate
7.25pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford B Max | Vauxhall Meriva |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 325,323 | 644,299 |
| Pass rate | 83.3% | 76.0% |
| Fail rate | 16.7% | 24.0% |
Where they differ
| Category | B Max | Meriva |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5.9% | 12.5% |
| Brakes | 2.6% | 7.1% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Visibility | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Lighting & signalling | 11.0% | 10.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.