2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · DA62 AKJ

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 September 2025 at 45,768 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects logged, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in September 2024 at 43,192 miles, September 2023 at 40,047 miles, and October 2022 at 39,215 miles all passed cleanly. The vehicle has shown no advisories or recurring defects across the five-year record. At roughly 14 years old the Meriva has covered 45,768 miles, an average of about 3,269 miles per year. The low annual use suggests light running or periods of storage rather than daily wear. Mileage moved from 39,215 in October 2022 to 40,047 by September 2023, then 43,192 in September 2024 and 45,768 in September 2025, a steady climb of under 2,600 miles in the last year. No abrupt accumulation or missing test gaps appear in the DVSA data. A clean MOT history with zero advisories means the tester raised no concerns on brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion at each interval. The absence of flagged wear implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though low mileage standing can mask perished rubber components and surface rust not yet at test threshold. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake caliper operation given the car's age. Check tyre sidewall condition and wiper blades for degradation from infrequent use. Verify service records independently, as the MOT alone confirms statutory roadworthiness, not mechanical longevity.