2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DF10 FJA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test on 4 June 2026 at 101,237 miles passed, but introduced advisories for both rear tyres being worn to the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This suggests that while the car meets minimum standards for operation, the owner is delaying essential consumable replacements until they are on the point of failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 90,750 miles and the June 2025 test at 100,004 miles, the car covered 9,254 miles, representing a slight spike in annual usage compared to the historical average. The subsequent 1,233 miles recorded over the last year indicates a period of very low-frequency use, which generally helps prevent drying out of seals and component degradation associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should inspect the electrical system specifically, as the record shows recurring headlamp failures in both 2024 and 2025. The repeated failure of the dipped beam on opposite sides suggests a potential wiring issue or a failing bulb that was not properly addressed. The uneven wear noted on the rear tyres in the 2026 advisory necessitates a wheel alignment check and an inspection of worn suspension bushes or shocks. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion on the sills and sub points is essential to ensure structural integrity has not been compromised despite the relatively low mileage.