Vauxhall Meriva: suspension MOT failures
Of the 644,299 Vauxhall Meriva MOT tests in this dataset, 12.5% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2004 and 2005 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4,042 | 17.7% |
| 2004 | 18,258 | 19.3% |
| 2005 | 23,922 | 18.8% |
| 2006 | 35,811 | 16.9% |
| 2007 | 40,538 | 15.4% |
| 2008 | 43,443 | 16.3% |
| 2009 | 41,528 | 15.4% |
| 2010 | 70,726 | 13.2% |
| 2011 | 98,497 | 11.9% |
| 2012 | 57,884 | 11.2% |
| 2013 | 50,175 | 13.1% |
| 2014 | 46,300 | 8.3% |
| 2015 | 49,331 | 7.9% |
| 2016 | 38,074 | 6.9% |
| 2017 | 25,604 | 6.2% |
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.