2005 VAUXHALL MERIVA1.7L Petrol

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 5 October 2021 at 142 869 miles with no defects recorded. Since that test the car has not been retested, creating a gap of almost five years to the present date. The recorded maintenance trend is therefore stable for the period covered, but the lack of a recent MOT means the current roadworthiness cannot be assured. Mileage accumulated at 142 869 miles over roughly 21 years equates to about 6 800 miles per year, a typical figure for a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. The MOT history contains only that single entry, providing a clean but incomplete picture. The four‑year interval without a test leaves a mileage uncertainty; the car may have travelled additional miles that are not reflected in the official record, and the absence of recent servicing suggests limited ongoing maintenance. A buyer should inspect the brake system for binding calipers, worn pads and disc condition, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, check tyre tread depth and pressure, assess the exhaust for corrosion, and look for rust or structural damage around sills and arches. Verifying a service history that covers the period since the last MOT is essential to confirm whether the vehicle has been properly maintained.