2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · CY11 FHX
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 99,976 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,976 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.
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CY11 FHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2026
- 99,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY11 FHX 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 (CY11 FHX) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Emissions unable to be completed bec of leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CY11 FHX Mileage History
- 19/04/202380,185 mi
- 04/04/202480,281 mi+96 mi
- 13/05/202582,987 mi+2,706 mi
- 14/05/202582,987 mi
- 06/05/202699,976 mi+16,989 mi
Average of roughly 6,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Meriva
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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