2013 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DS13 FNX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear improving trend following a period of mechanical neglect. The most recent MOT conducted in July 2024 at 69,217 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the recurring issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This represents a significant shift from the 2021 failure, where the car suffered multiple critical faults across suspension, tyres, and exhaust components. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 69,217 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the records, with a gap of roughly 4,300 miles between the October 2023 and July 2024 tests. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber perish and seized components, which may align with the fractured nearside coil spring noted in 2021. A buyer should perform a close physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the fractured coil spring identified in 2021 was replaced with high-quality parts. The history also shows a persistent exhaust leak starting back in 2021 and persisting through 2022; although the 2024 test passed without comment, check the manifold and flexi-pipe for signs of corrosion or soot. Given the minor oil leak flagged in 2022, a visual check of the engine block and valve cover gasket is necessary to ensure the leak has not worsened despite the low-mileage operation.