2010 Vauxhall Meriva: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2010 Vauxhall Meriva
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Seat bolt, airbag and seatbelt recalls
Recalls covered passenger seat bolts of the wrong spec that could fail in a crash, faulty passenger airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners and a wiring loom that could chafe on the gearbox.
At the viewing: Ask a Vauxhall dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- All engines
Oil leak between engine and gearbox
Badly tapped flywheel bolt holes can let oil leak where the engine meets the gearbox.
At the viewing: Look under the car between the engine and gearbox for oil.
- All engines
Loss of power with warning light
A faulty accelerator pedal sensor (code P2138) brings on the engine light and cuts the power.
At the viewing: Make sure there are no warning lights and the car responds smoothly.
- All engines
Cranks but won’t start
A faulty electric power steering pump can stop the engine starting even though it turns over.
At the viewing: Make sure it starts first time, every time.
- All engines
Rattle from the front over bumps
The front anti-roll bar nuts can work loose.
At the viewing: Drive over bumps and listen.
- All engines
Daytime running lights playing up
A faulty headlight unit can make the daytime running lights work on and off.
At the viewing: Check both daytime lights.
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Other years
Every year of the Vauxhall Meriva compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | – | Too few tests |
| 2017 | 13,304 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 19,292 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 24,502 | Tyres 31% |
| 2014 | 22,561 | Tyres 32% |
| 2013 | 23,097 | Tyres 33% |
| 2012 | 26,392 | Tyres 35% |
| 2011 | 43,299 | Suspension 38% |
| 2009 | 15,671 | Suspension 52% |
| 2008 | 15,640 | Suspension 55% |
| 2007 | 14,035 | Brakes 54% |
| 2006 | 11,611 | Brakes 56% |
| 2005 | 7,220 | Brakes 56% |
| 2004 | 5,314 | Brakes 57% |
| 2003 | 1,113 | Brakes 57% |