2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DS60 TFJ
2010 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 41,429 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,429 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.
DS60 TFJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 41,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS60 TFJ 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 2010 Vauxhall Meriva (DS60 TFJ) between December 2013 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
DS60 TFJ Mileage History
- 19/12/201324,127 mi
- 12/12/201425,906 mi+1,779 mi
- 16/12/201527,807 mi+1,901 mi
- 29/12/201629,497 mi+1,690 mi
- 28/12/201731,056 mi+1,559 mi
- 13/12/201832,618 mi+1,562 mi
- 17/12/201955,476 mi+22,858 mi
- 14/12/202035,110 mi-20,366 mi
- 06/01/202235,657 mi+547 mi
- 03/01/202336,641 mi+984 mi
- 04/01/202437,447 mi+806 mi
- 03/01/202539,173 mi+1,726 mi
- 18/12/202541,429 mi+2,256 mi
Average of roughly 1,442 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Meriva
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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Common Problems: VAUXHALL MERIVA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front-end knocking from worn steering rack, joints and dampers(Moderate)
BreakerYard's Meriva fault page describes a knocking noise from the suspension over uneven surfaces that is actually caused by the steering rack, and warns that leaving a worn rack unreplaced damages the surrounding suspension. GetCarWise's Meriva MOT data backs up the front-end story with the numbers: ball joint dust cover failures at close to 40 times the fleet average, shock absorber failures at around 32 times, with joints quoted at £100-£300 per corner and damper pairs at £200-£400. On a tall, front-heavy MPV built on supermini parts, these are the consumables that decide whether a cheap Meriva stays cheap.
- Power steering assistance failure and rack or column wear(Serious)
BreakerYard lists power steering failure as a known Meriva problem, saying the assist can go and make the car very hard to manoeuvre, that in some cases the steering has jammed, and that the repair is a new steering rack and column rather than a component rebuild. GetCarWise's Meriva buying guide prices the assist-side hardware at £300-£600 for a pump and £150-£300 for hoses, which is why a car with heavy steering in the forecourt test is rarely worth the advertised price. Loss of assistance at parking speeds is a safety issue as well as a bill.
- Brake hose ferrule excessive corrosion and hydraulic leakage(Serious)
The first-generation Meriva exhibits one of the highest failure rates in the UK vehicle fleet for brake hose ferrule corrosion, failing MOT inspections at up to 67 times the national average according to GetCarWise. The crimped steel ferrules connecting the flexible rubber brake hoses to the rigid steel brake pipes suffer severe galvanic corrosion from road salt and moisture spray in the wheel arches. As the metal scales and expands, it weakens the hose connection, eventually causing brake fluid seepage or sudden hose separation under heavy braking, resulting in partial or total loss of hydraulic braking.
- Underside solid steel brake pipe corrosion(Serious)
Rigid steel brake lines running along the underside floor pan and over the rear axle beam of the Meriva A suffer accelerated corrosion. The original factory plastic coating cracks and traps winter road salt and water against the bare steel tubing. According to DVSA MOT statistics tracked by GetCarWise, the Meriva fails brake pipe inspections at 28 to 32 times the fleet average. Corroded sections can pinhole or rupture under sudden emergency braking pressure, causing immediate loss of brake fluid and catastrophic loss of stopping power. Complete replacement with cupro-nickel (Kunifer) pipes is standard practice.
- Suspension ball joint and CV joint dust cover splits(Moderate)
The rubber boots and dust covers protecting front lower suspension ball joints, track rod ends, and constant velocity (CV) driveshaft joints perish and tear prematurely on the Meriva A. GetCarWise reports MOT failure rates for split dust covers on this model approaching 40 times the UK fleet benchmark. Once the rubber split occurs, grease is flung out and road spray, grit, and abrasive sand penetrate the precision ball pin or CV joint races. This causes rapid metal-to-metal wear, play, steering shudder, and clicking on lock, necessitating complete joint replacement.
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- Front-end knocking from worn steering rack, joints and dampersModerate
BreakerYard's Meriva fault page describes a knocking noise from the suspension over uneven surfaces that is actually caused by the steering rack, and warns that leaving a worn rack unreplaced damages the surrounding suspension. GetCarWise's Meriva MOT data backs up the front-end story with the numbers: ball joint dust cover failures at close to 40 times the fleet average, shock absorber failures at around 32 times, with joints quoted at £100-£300 per corner and damper pairs at £200-£400. On a tall, front-heavy MPV built on supermini parts, these are the consumables that decide whether a cheap Meriva stays cheap.
- Power steering assistance failure and rack or column wearSerious
BreakerYard lists power steering failure as a known Meriva problem, saying the assist can go and make the car very hard to manoeuvre, that in some cases the steering has jammed, and that the repair is a new steering rack and column rather than a component rebuild. GetCarWise's Meriva buying guide prices the assist-side hardware at £300-£600 for a pump and £150-£300 for hoses, which is why a car with heavy steering in the forecourt test is rarely worth the advertised price. Loss of assistance at parking speeds is a safety issue as well as a bill.
- Brake hose ferrule excessive corrosion and hydraulic leakageSerious
The first-generation Meriva exhibits one of the highest failure rates in the UK vehicle fleet for brake hose ferrule corrosion, failing MOT inspections at up to 67 times the national average according to GetCarWise. The crimped steel ferrules connecting the flexible rubber brake hoses to the rigid steel brake pipes suffer severe galvanic corrosion from road salt and moisture spray in the wheel arches. As the metal scales and expands, it weakens the hose connection, eventually causing brake fluid seepage or sudden hose separation under heavy braking, resulting in partial or total loss of hydraulic braking.
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