Vauxhall Meriva: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.1% of Vauxhall Meriva MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2006 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18,258 | 13.5% |
| 2005 | 23,922 | 13.2% |
| 2006 | 35,811 | 13.5% |
| 2007 | 40,538 | 12.2% |
| 2014 | 46,300 | 3.5% |
| 2015 | 49,329 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 38,074 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 25,604 | 3.1% |
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.