2016 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · AE66 YKL

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 64,704 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 through 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 9 August 2022 at 47,763 miles, reversed two days later on 11 August 2022 at 47,764 miles with a pass and no defects logged, which points to an administrative or minor pre-check rejection rather than a substantive mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages around 6,470 miles against the car's ten-year life, a typical figure for this age of vehicle. The records show steady yearly accumulation: 47,764 miles in August 2022, 54,276 in August 2023, 59,544 in August 2024, and 64,704 in August 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the odometer readings, and the clean sheet across four consecutive passes indicates the previous owner kept basic servicing and consumable checks in order. Given the absence of any advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the entire history, no recurring wear pattern emerges that would flag a structural or mechanical risk. The 2022 fail with no defects recorded offers no clue to a specific component, so the buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake caliper operation, as these areas are not exposed by a clean MOT alone. The Meriva's documented care suggests a low-risk purchase for a used-car buyer, provided an independent pre-sale check confirms the test data reflects the actual vehicle condition rather than a clerical pass.