2009 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · DA59 YHT

The Vauxhall Meriva presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 23 August 2024 at 120,984 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2021 to 2023 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a fail on 27 August 2021 at 99,612 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or unclassified reason rather than a mechanical fault, with the car passing nine days later on 6 September 2021 at 99,745 miles. Annual mileage averages around 7,117 miles, typical for a 2009 vehicle of this type. The records show steady accumulation: 99,745 miles in September 2021, 107,283 in August 2022, 114,477 in September 2023, and 120,984 in August 2024. No rapid jumps or unexplained gaps appear. The clean pass sheets across four consecutive years indicate the previous owner kept basic consumables and emissions within test limits, though the sparse advisory data means worn items were either absent or not flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is seventeen years old and has covered over 120,000 miles. The MOT history shows no corrosion or structural integrity issues, but testers issued no advisories at any point, which can mean early wear went unrecorded. Prior to purchase, verify the 2021 fail reason through DVSA documentation and confirm the timing belt and fluid intervals. The clean record implies reasonable care, yet absence of advisories on an ageing Vauxhall does not rule out tired components hidden below test thresholds.