DVLA verified

2011 VAUXHALL MERIVA1.4L Petrol

SB11 ABU

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for SB11 ABU: 2011 VAUXHALL MERIVA (Silver, Petrol). Mileage: 77,066. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/12/2024
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1364cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test conducted on 15 December 2023 at 77,066 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just two days prior at 77,056 miles. This brief failure suggests a minor adjustment or a specific consumable item that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent test cleared without any mechanical or structural flags. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. Between November 2021 at 59,377 miles and November 2022 at 70,220 miles, the car covered over 10,000 miles, which represents a higher period of use compared to the 6,846 miles recorded in the following twelve-month period. The overall low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can sometimes lead to rubber-based components hardening or corrosion during longer periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related degradation despite low mileage. While the record shows no recurring advisories for suspension bushes or brake calipers, the age of the vehicle necessitates a check for structural corrosion on the underbody and exhaust system. Given the low usage, verify the condition of the tyres for cracking and inspect brake discs for pitting, as these often fail due to time rather than distance when vehicles are driven infrequently.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

Free vehicle health score

55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

Based on free DVLA & DVSA signals. Premium checks for stolen/finance/write-off history are locked below.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
A score of 55 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.
Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for SB11ABU

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
Locked
Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
Locked

Premium Data Locked

Unlock the full Experian-powered report to reveal outstanding finance, write-off history, stolen status, and more.

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

AI Intelligence

What's this car worth today?

Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.

Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2011, this Vauxhall Meriva with plate SB11 ABU has undergone 4 MOT inspections since November 2021.

Across its entire MOT history, this Vauxhall has a 75% success rate (3 passes and 1 fails). While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY