2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · CX12 USC

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 7 November 2024 at 128,022 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Three consecutive annual passes from November 2022 through November 2024, each with no advisories, indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that satisfies minimum legal requirements without escalating mechanical concerns. The recorded mileage of 128,022 miles against a 2012 build date equates to roughly 9,144 miles per year, a typical usage profile for a vehicle of this age. The test on 11 November 2022 at 118,486 miles followed a failed attempt on 31 October 2022 at 118,477 miles, though the failure listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Annual increments of approximately 5,600 to 6,700 miles between 2021 and 2024 show consistent, moderate use with no sudden accumulation spikes. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is fourteen years old and beyond the MOT record's advisory window. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural integrity flags across all tests is favourable, but MOTs do not assess components like clutch wear or gearbox condition. Given the clean advisory history, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumable replacement. The lone 2022 failure with zero defects implies no pattern of neglected maintenance, and the Meriva's record supports a low-risk purchase subject to standard pre-sale mechanical appraisal.