2017 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · MJ02 AAJ

The vehicle’s most recent MOT, conducted on 2025-08-12 at 27,716 miles, recorded a pass with no defects. This follows a 2024-08-16 pass at the same mileage, preceded by a 2024-08-15 failure on identical readings. While the failure did not specify defects, the rapid succession of tests at the same mileage suggests potential administrative or procedural anomalies. The absence of recorded issues in subsequent tests indicates a stable maintenance trend, though the 2024 failure warrants scrutiny to confirm whether underlying concerns were resolved. The vehicle’s mileage of 27,716 miles over nine years equates to approximately 3,080 annual miles, significantly below the UK average for its age. Notable gaps include a 7,095-mile increase between the 2022-03-11 test (13,904 miles) and the 2023-08-07 test (20,999 miles), suggesting intermittent use or storage. Subsequent annual increments of 3,463 and 3,254 miles reflect consistent, light usage. This pattern may indicate the car was driven sparingly, potentially leading to component degradation from inactivity, such as rubber seals hardening or fluid stagnation. A buyer should inspect the suspension system for worn bushes or coil springs, as low mileage can mask gradual wear. The brake system, including calipers and discs, should be checked for corrosion or binding, particularly if the car was stored. Structural integrity, especially underbody rust, warrants attention given the lack of recorded corrosion in MOTs. While the MOT history shows no critical failures, the 2024 anomaly and low mileage suggest a need for a detailed pre-purchase inspection to confirm the vehicle’s mechanical condition.