2013 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DF62 UJZ
2013 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 86,307 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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DF62 UJZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 86,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF62 UJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Meriva (DF62 UJZ) between December 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DF62 UJZ Mileage History
- 02/12/201517,971 mi
- 25/04/201619,161 mi+1,190 mi
- 12/04/201729,335 mi+10,174 mi
- 16/04/201840,492 mi+11,157 mi
- 24/04/201952,441 mi+11,949 mi
- 27/10/202061,797 mi+9,356 mi
- 28/10/202061,797 mi
- 20/10/202165,327 mi+3,530 mi
- 01/11/202271,546 mi+6,219 mi
- 07/11/202377,896 mi+6,350 mi
- 11/11/202377,899 mi+3 mi
- 04/11/202481,555 mi+3,656 mi
- 11/11/202586,307 mi+4,752 mi
Average of roughly 6,872 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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