Vauxhall Meriva: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 10.6% of Vauxhall Meriva MOT tests — 68,296 tests out of 644,299. It shows up most on 2005 and 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4,042 | 16.1% |
| 2004 | 18,258 | 17.0% |
| 2005 | 23,922 | 18.5% |
| 2006 | 35,811 | 17.7% |
| 2007 | 40,538 | 18.1% |
| 2008 | 43,443 | 18.3% |
| 2009 | 41,528 | 17.5% |
| 2010 | 70,726 | 12.6% |
| 2011 | 98,497 | 8.1% |
| 2012 | 57,884 | 6.8% |
| 2013 | 50,175 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 46,300 | 5.7% |
| 2015 | 49,331 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 38,074 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 25,604 | 3.3% |
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.