Vauxhall Meriva: tyres MOT failures
Of the 644,299 Vauxhall Meriva MOT tests in this dataset, 5.9% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2006 and 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23,922 | 6.3% |
| 2006 | 35,811 | 6.8% |
| 2007 | 40,538 | 6.3% |
| 2008 | 43,443 | 6.4% |
| 2009 | 41,528 | 6.1% |
| 2010 | 70,726 | 6.0% |
| 2011 | 98,497 | 6.1% |
| 2012 | 57,884 | 5.8% |
| 2013 | 50,175 | 5.7% |
| 2014 | 46,300 | 5.8% |
| 2015 | 49,331 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 38,074 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 25,604 | 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.