2015 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · AX15 HBF

The vehicle presents a deteriorating maintenance trend as it ages, moving from clean early records to recurring mechanical failures. While the most recent test in April 2022 at 97,136 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just two days prior. That failure highlighted a fractured front lower engine mounting and play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. Given that the last recorded MOT is now over four years obsolete, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unverified and the state of critical components is unknown without a fresh inspection. The mileage pattern shows a consistent average of approximately 8,800 miles per year, which is typical for an eleven-year-old car. However, there is a significant jump in usage between April 2020 (53,122 miles) and April 2021 (76,908 miles), representing over 23,000 miles in a single year. This period of high use coincides with the onset of recurring wear issues, particularly regarding tyres and suspension components. The vehicle has covered roughly 20,000 miles since its recorded test in 2022. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front suspension and engine mounts. The record shows a persistent history of uneven tyre wear and inner edge degradation, which suggests potential underlying alignment issues or worn control arm bushes. The non-excessive oil leak noted in 2022 requires a physical check to determine if it has worsened into a significant leak. Additionally, the rear brake pads were already thin in 2020 and likely have long since reached the end of their life, necessitating a thorough inspection of the brake discs and calipers to ensure no binding or excessive corrosion has occurred.