2014 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · CE14 BWP

The 2014 Vauxhall Meriva holds a clean current roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 January 2026 at 63,693 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is resolving, as the sole advisory flagged in the history—an offside rear coil spring worn at the bottom during the February 2023 test—has not recurred in the subsequent three annual inspections. The vehicle has now achieved three consecutive fault-free passes, indicating that the previous suspension fault was addressed and that routine servicing has remained consistent through 2024, 2025, and 2026. The mileage profile reveals a distinct pattern of low overall usage punctuated by periods of inactivity and sharp accumulation. Between December 2021 and February 2023, the odometer advanced by only 192 miles, suggesting the vehicle stood idle for fourteen months before returning to light use. Mileage then climbed rapidly from 45,759 miles in February 2023 to 58,880 miles by January 2025, accumulating roughly 13,000 miles in two years, before settling back to a more moderate 4,813 miles in the twelve months to January 2026. The long-term average of 5,308 miles per year confirms light use, but the recent acceleration in mileage warrants attention to consumable wear on brakes, tyres, and suspension components that may not reflect the vehicle's age. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the offside rear suspension, specifically the coil spring that the tester flagged as worn in February 2023, checking for sagging, corrosion, or fatigue cracks at the bottom mounting. Inspect the general condition of suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and rear trailing arms given the vehicle's age and the fact that low-mileage storage can accelerate rubber degradation and corrosion on stationary components. Measure the brake discs and pads for thickness, as the recent mileage ramp-up from 50,798 to 63,693 miles in twelve months represents a higher-than-average annual consumption rate that may have worn friction components beyond what the low historical mileage would suggest.