2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · BF60 VOK

The Vauxhall Meriva’s most recent MOT test on 17 December 2025—just six months ago—confirms it passed without any defects at 109,074 miles. This represents a stable maintenance trend over the past three years, with no recurring advisories or failures beyond the single, unexplained duplicate entry in January 2024. The absence of binding brakes, excessive corrosion, or suspension faults in recent tests suggests the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition, though the lack of advisories in later tests could imply minor issues were overlooked or resolved privately. The final pass date aligns with the current date (27 July 2026) being within the standard 12-month MOT validity window, though buyers should verify the test centre’s exact expiry date. The recorded mileage progression shows consistent usage without abrupt spikes or prolonged inactivity. The vehicle accumulated roughly 11,285 miles between December 2022 and December 2024, averaging around 5,642 miles annually—a rate typical for a 16-year-old car. The gap between the January 2024 tests (97,325 miles) is unusual, as the duplicate pass/fail suggests either an administrative error or a brief period of non-use. Beyond that, the steady mileage suggests the previous owner maintained regular driving habits, reducing the risk of prolonged neglect-related wear on components like seals or fluids. Given the clean MOT history, priority should be given to inspecting high-wear items not covered by the test: rear suspension bushes and coil springs, which often degrade silently in this model; brake calipers and pads for uneven wear or binding; and the subframe and wheel arches for corrosion, particularly if the car has seen wet or salted roads. The lack of advisories in recent tests also warrants checking for minor leaks (coolant, power steering, or differential fluid) that might not have reached failure levels. A thorough brake fluid flush and tyre tread depth check are essential, as the last test did not explicitly confirm these beyond the pass mark. The absence of structural faults in past tests does not preclude hidden corrosion in the floor pans or sills, so a close visual inspection of these areas is advised.