2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DP10 OPH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 19 June 2025 at 81,448 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of instability during the most recent testing cycle. The car failed twice within a three-day window in June 2025 before finally passing on the third attempt. While the latest record shows no outstanding defects, the immediate succession of these failures suggests that specific mechanical or structural repairs were required to bring the vehicle up to legal safety standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2023 at 74,763 miles and May 2024 at 75,057 miles, representing only 294 miles driven over five months. Such low-frequency use often indicates the vehicle sat for extended periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, seized brake calipers, and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear on the engine. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the areas that caused the recent June 2025 failures, as the record does not specify the exact nature of the defects. Given the age and low mileage, focus attention on structural corrosion on the lower sills and suspension mounting points, which often deteriorate when vehicles remain stationary. Inspect the braking system for signs of pitting on the discs and check the suspension bushes for cracking, as these are common points of failure on older Vauxhall models that have not seen regular use.