Ford B Max vs Vauxhall Meriva
On MOT-testable defects, the Ford B Max (fail rate 16.7%) performed better than the Vauxhall Meriva (23.9%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Meriva recorded failures more often.
16.7%
B Max fail rate
23.9%
Meriva fail rate
7.25pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford B Max | Vauxhall Meriva |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 325,301 | 644,285 |
| Pass rate | 83.3% | 76.0% |
| Fail rate | 16.7% | 23.9% |
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 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.