2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · AF11 TYS

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 27 March 2026 at 134,704 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with three consecutive annual passes once the vehicle cleared its initial presentation. The two failed tests in March 2025 and March 2026 both show zero recorded defects, indicating the failures stemmed from administrative or non-mechanical causes such as documentation or presentation issues rather than worn components. Recorded mileage rose from 127,964 at the March 2024 pass to 131,500 by March 2025, then to 134,704 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 3,500 miles in the first year and 3,200 in the second, well below the 8,980 annual average for a 15-year-old vehicle. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or standing gaps, and the clean defect history across all five entries suggests light use with no flagged consumable or structural concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and 134,704 miles. The MOT data shows no advisories for corrosion or exhaust emissions, but DVSA tests do not strip components. Verify the subframe and sills for structural rust, and confirm the rear calipers are not binding after prolonged low-mileage storage. The repeated zero-defect failures hint the previous owner presented the car without resolving paperwork or minor prep faults before retry four days later. This pattern implies adequate mechanical care but lax pre-test routine. Given the clean record, the Meriva is a low-risk purchase subject to standard used-car checks.