Vauxhall Meriva energy 16v vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Meriva energy 16v
70%
MOT pass rate · 55 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Zafira is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Meriva energy 16v | Vauxhall Zafira |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 101,945 mi | 116,941 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 55 | 574,048 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Meriva energy 16v
No fault breakdown available.
Vauxhall Zafira
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Zafira is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Vauxhall Meriva energy 16v report Full Vauxhall Zafira report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.