2016 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · LV16 AEK

This Vauxhall Meriva presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 10 June 2025 at 85,156 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean tests, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern shows a significant increase in usage over the last three years. Between September 2022 and September 2023, the vehicle covered 19,516 miles. This accelerated use continued into 2024, with the odometer rising from 51,112 miles to 73,845 miles in one year. The current total of 85,156 miles is typical for a ten year old car, though the recent spike in annual mileage suggests a change in the owner's driving habits or purpose of use. The absence of advisories across multiple years is unusual for a vehicle of this age and suggests a proactive approach to maintenance or a very light duty cycle prior to 2023. The record shows a failure and immediate pass on 4 September 2024, though the lack of recorded defects for that failure is atypical and may indicate a clerical error or a minor administrative issue rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear items that the MOT may not flag until they reach a critical limit. Given the recent increase in mileage, check the condition of the brake discs and pads for thinning and inspect the suspension bushes for perishing. Check the tyre treads and the age of the rubber to ensure they match the recent increase in road use. Finally, inspect the underbody for surface corrosion, as the MOT record provides no data on structural integrity or rust advisories.