2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DP11 DKU
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 55,557 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,557 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DP11 DKU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 55,557 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.
DP11 DKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (DP11 DKU) between July 2014 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
DP11 DKU Mileage History
- 02/07/201427,486 mi
- 25/06/201532,350 mi+4,864 mi
- 24/06/201637,528 mi+5,178 mi
- 21/06/201740,358 mi+2,830 mi
- 19/06/201842,113 mi+1,755 mi
- 19/06/201842,113 mi
- 11/07/201944,486 mi+2,373 mi
- 29/10/202046,592 mi+2,106 mi
- 30/10/202046,592 mi
- 29/10/202147,968 mi+1,376 mi
- 28/10/202249,451 mi+1,483 mi
- 20/09/202351,153 mi+1,702 mi
- 30/10/202453,144 mi+1,991 mi
- 29/10/202555,557 mi+2,413 mi
Average of roughly 2,478 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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