2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · BF11 JVM
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 123,779 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BF11 JVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 123,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF11 JVM MOT History
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 (BF11 JVM) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BF11 JVM Mileage History
- 08/09/2022100,120 mi
- 09/09/2022100,163 mi+43 mi
- 18/09/2023112,893 mi+12,730 mi
- 18/09/2023112,893 mi
- 12/09/2024123,779 mi+10,886 mi
Average of roughly 11,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Meriva
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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