Is Opel Meriva a good car?

Not only does it provide plenty practicality and space, it’s comfortable and has a great engine combination. The red LCD infotainment screen is a little dated, but that’s a minor personal gripe. The car is solid, safe and offers reasonable value for money.

What are common problems with Vauxhall Meriva?

Vauxhall Meriva Common Problems and Solutions

  • The Boot Won’t Open. Problem: You can’t open the boot.
  • Losing Brake Power. Problem:
  • Knocking Noise From Suspension. Problem:
  • The Boot Won’t Open. Problem:
  • Losing Brake Power. Problem:
  • Knocking Noise From Suspension. Problem:
  • Power steering fault. Problem:
  • Steering problems. Problem:

What engine is in the Meriva?

Second generation (2010)

Meriva B
Engine 1.4 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L I4 turbo (petrol) 1.3 L I4 (diesel) 1.7 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,644 mm (104.1 in)

What car is the Meriva based on?

Vauxhall Corsa
After the successful Vauxhall Zafira compact MPV, with seating for up to seven passengers, the car-maker tried a smaller vehicle: the Meriva. It was based on the small Vauxhall Corsa. With a raised greenhouse, it could carry up to five people inside, along with their luggage.

Is the Vauxhall Meriva diesel a good car?

The Meriva also offers a reasonably grown-up driving experience. Composed handling and decent refinement give the little Vauxhall a bigger car feel, while the supple ride does a good job of soaking up bumps. But the engine range is disappointing, with dated petrol units and some noisy diesels.

What engine size is Vauxhall Meriva?

Vauxhall Meriva petrol engines Three 1.4-litre petrol engines are available in the Meriva range.

Does a Vauxhall Meriva have a timing belt or chain?

Very likely to be a chain. Should last the life of the engine. Subject to regular oil and filter changes. I’d suggest the opposite – it’s likely to be the Opel/Vauxhall Family I /Ecotec engine which is definitely belt.

Is there a recall on Vauxhall Meriva?

The recall affects vehicles produced between 2009 and 2015….

Type of alert
Make Vauxhall
Model Meriva
Production period MY 2009 – 2015
Risk 1

Is Vauxhall Meriva petrol or diesel?

Vauxhall Meriva petrol engines Three 1.4-litre petrol engines are available in the Meriva range. The entry-level 99bhp version does without a turbocharger, and as a result performance suffers.

How much horsepower does a Vauxhall Meriva have?

Vauxhall Meriva (2010 – 2017) Specifications

Power 73 – 138 bhp
0 – 60 mph 9.6 – 16.4 secs
Fuel Economy 39 – 74 mpg
Insurance Group 5 – 18 How much to insure?
Road Tax £0 – £265

Is a Vauxhall Meriva bigger than a Corsa?

The Vauxhall Meriva has a spacious 397-litre boot with an underfloor compartment, which means it’s 100 litres bigger than the Corsa supermini. The seats also fold completely flat to create an enormous 1,500-litre load space that’s 1.75 meters long, and the wide and square tailgate makes loading easy.

Does a Vauxhall Mokka have a timing belt or chain?

timing chain
Our answer: Hi Krish, That engine uses a timing chain, which is designed for the life of the engine.

When did Vauxhall stop making Meriva?

2017
Like the Nissan Note, the Meriva is no longer available new (it was discontinued in 2017), so your only choice is a used one.

What size fuel tank is on Vauxhall Meriva?

53 litres
Dimensions

Fuel Capacity 53 litres
Width 1948mm
Height 1624mm
Wheelbase 2630mm
Turning Circle 10m

Are Vauxhall engines good?

They came fourth in the Telegraph’s top 20 brands for reliability, with 90 problems per 100 vehicles. They came ninth last year with 98 problems per 100 vehicles, so not only have they done extremely well, they are also improving. Whatcar have rated the Vauxhall Astra as “better than class average” for reliability.

What are common problems with Vauxhall Mokka?

Vauxhall Mokka X known faults and common problems. The Mokka X is a genuine secondhand bargain.

  • Top 10 problems.
  • 1 – Noisy turbo.
  • 2 – Stalling 1.7 diesel.
  • 3 – Stiff gear selection.
  • 4 – OnStar feature.
  • 5 – Paint and panels.
  • 6 – Noisy rear brakes.
  • How often should you change a timing belt on a Vauxhall Mokka?

    every five years
    In general, you need to change the timing belt kit of your MOKKA every five years or every 74.500 miles. To make sure, always check your owner’s manufacturer manual as well.

    Are mokkas reliable?

    In our most recent reliability survey the Mokka and Mokka X proved more reliable as petrol-engined cars. Thus equipped they finished third in the small SUV class with an overall score of 97%, with just 9% of them having faults, while 27% of diesels had problems.