2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.2L Diesel · DN61 BCV
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 101,541 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- 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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DN61 BCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 101,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN61 BCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (DN61 BCV) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Steering rack fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint pinch bolt loose/not tightened fully (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DN61 BCV Mileage History
- 19/07/202296,759 mi
- 02/09/2024101,536 mi+4,777 mi
- 13/09/2024101,538 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/2025101,541 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,496 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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