2004 VAUXHALL MERIVA1.6L Petrol

The Vauxhall Meriva shows a current roadworthy status following a pass on 16 September 2021 at 43,855 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the supplied record. The only blemish is a failure on 9 September 2021 at 43,814 miles, yet the tester logged no defects, indicating a non-mechanical administrative or presentation issue rather than a fault. No advisories or recurring defects appear across either test, so the short history suggests no worsening pattern in the vehicle's condition. The odometer sat at 43,855 miles at the last test, equating to roughly 1,993 miles per year over the car's 22-year life. Such low annual use points to light running or prolonged storage, with only 41 miles added between the September 2021 failure and pass. The record shows a clean gap from 2021 to now, leaving six years untested; the absence of entries beyond 43,855 miles means standing time likely dominates recent use, which risks perished seals and corrosion unseen in the data. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for degradation from inactivity, as low-mileage Vauxhalls of this era commonly suffer rubber perishing. The tester flagged no structural integrity or exhaust emissions concerns in 2021, but six years of potential damp storage demands a check for chassis corrosion and binding calipers. Given the sparse, defect-free history, previous ownership appears to have maintained basic test compliance, though the unexplained fail suggests loose record-keeping. Prioritise an independent inspection of underbody rust and fluid condition before purchase, as the MOT offers no cover for the untested period since September 2021.