Vauxhall Meriva: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 10.6% of Vauxhall Meriva MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18,258 | 17.0% |
| 2005 | 23,922 | 18.5% |
| 2006 | 35,811 | 17.7% |
| 2007 | 40,538 | 18.1% |
| 2014 | 46,300 | 5.7% |
| 2015 | 49,329 | 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 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.