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2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · SB11 AAU

SB11 AAU

2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/05/2011. Recorded mileage 53,932 miles. MOT valid until 28/02/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL MERIVA
Year / Origin
2011 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 28/02/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
53,932 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/02/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1364cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2011 Vauxhall Meriva presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on recent testing. In the most recent inspection on February 2026 at 53,932 miles, the vehicle passed with no recorded defects. This follows a failure in February 2026 at 53,931 miles, which indicates a specific issue was addressed immediately following that test. The immediate pass in the subsequent test suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying faults to bring the vehicle back to a compliant standard without further failures. The vehicle has covered exceptionally low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year over the last three years. The data shows a consistent progression from 47,867 miles in early 2023 to 53,932 miles in 2026. This low usage typically reduces mechanical wear on internal components like the engine, gearbox, and clutch, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based parts, such as suspension bushes, perished seals, and flat-spotted tyres due to long periods of inactivity. The MOT history shows a lack of recurring advisories across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests. This suggests that the structural integrity and braking system have remained in good condition without significant accumulation of corrosion or wear. Because the vehicle is fifteen years old, a buyer should still manually inspect for rust on the underbody and exhaust system, as low mileage does not prevent environmental oxidation over time.

SB11 AAU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
  • 53,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
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SB11 AAU Mileage History

  1. 21/02/202347,867 mi
  2. 26/02/202449,120 mi+1,253 mi
  3. 18/02/202551,251 mi+2,131 mi
  4. 25/02/202653,931 mi+2,680 mi
  5. 25/02/202653,932 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 2,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SB11 AAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 02:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (SB11 AAU) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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