Ford C Max vs Vauxhall Meriva
On MOT-testable defects the Ford C Max comes out ahead: 19.2% of its tests record a failure against 24.0% for the Vauxhall Meriva, a 4.8-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Meriva records failures noticeably more often.
19.2%
C Max fail rate
24.0%
Meriva fail rate
4.78pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford C Max | Vauxhall Meriva |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 707,969 | 644,299 |
| Pass rate | 80.8% | 76.0% |
| Fail rate | 19.2% | 24.0% |
Where they differ
| Category | C Max | Meriva |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6.0% | 12.5% |
| Brakes | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 10.6% |
| Tyres | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Visibility | 3.9% | 4.2% |
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.