VAUXHALL MERIVA2016 · 1.4L PETROL

The most recent MOT on 2025-11-13 showed a pass at 53,810 miles, with no defects recorded. However, the prior MOT on 2025-11-12 (just one day earlier) resulted in a fail at 53,807 miles, revealing multiple critical issues. This suggests the vehicle may have been driven fewer than 3 miles between these two tests, raising questions about the accuracy of the mileage or the vehicle’s usage pattern. The failed MOT highlighted serious tyre defects , including exposed ply or cords on all four tyres and structural tears on the rear tyres. These issues are safety-critical and likely stem from age-related degradation rather than heavy use, given the low annual mileage of ~5,381 miles. The same tyres also showed wear near the legal limit in 2022, indicating a recurring problem that may not have been fully resolved. The trend shows worsening tyre conditions over time, with the 2025 fail revealing more severe damage than the 2022 note about edge wear. This suggests potential neglect or failure to address earlier warnings. Other systems, like the windscreen wipers and washer, also showed issues, but these are less severe compared to the tyre failures. The low mileage of 53,810 for a 10-year-old vehicle implies light usage or prolonged periods of inactivity , which can accelerate tyre aging and rubber degradation.