2006 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · DA06 MFX

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 May 2025 at 86,332 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from June 2022 through June 2024 also logged no advisories. The only blemish is a fail on 8 June 2024 at 76,818 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed; the vehicle passed six days later on 14 June 2024 at 76,999 miles, indicating the initial failure was likely administrative or a minor rectified item rather than a serious mechanical fault. At roughly 20 years old the car shows 86,332 miles, an average of about 4,317 miles per year. The odometer climbed from 54,996 miles in June 2022 to 64,872 in June 2023, then to 76,999 by June 2024, and 86,332 by May 2025. This is a consistent annual gain of around 10,000 to 11,000 miles in recent years, low for the age and suggesting gentle use. The clean record across five tests means no recurring wear items or structural concerns were formally flagged, though the sparse commentary limits insight into component condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's two-decade age. The 2024 failure with no recorded defect warrants verification that no outstanding brake binding or emissions anomaly exists. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes should be checked despite the absence of advisories, as MOT testers may overlook early-stage rust on a low-mileage example. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the Meriva to a basic passing standard with no deferred consumable replacements noted. The low annual mileage implies periods of standing that can degrade tyres and brake calipers through inactivity. Confirming service history alongside this clean MOT trail remains sensible before purchase.