2016 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · BW65 WUB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on 14 January 2026 at 51,900 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding mechanical leaks related to the steering system. While the most recent test passed without new advisories, the record shows a persistent failure to resolve fluid loss issues over the last three years. The trend suggests a reactive approach to repairs, addressing components as they approach failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At approximately ten years old, the recorded 51,900 miles represent a low annual usage average of roughly 5,200 miles. This low rate of travel often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components which is clearly evident in the data. Between January 2023 and January 2024, the vehicle covered only 4,625 miles, yet the tester flagged all four tyres for cracking, perishing, or wear. This indicates the car likely sits for long periods, causing the tyres to dry out due to age rather than tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the power steering system. The record tracks a seepage in the hose in 2023, which escalated to an inoperative steering fault by January 2025 at 47,723 miles. You should check the engine bay for fresh oil residue and inspect the steering pump to ensure the leak has been professionally rectified. Additionally, the fractured nearside coil spring noted in 2023 suggests that the suspension may be under stress; a physical check for corrosion or hairline fractures on the remaining springs is necessary to ensure no further structural failures are imminent.