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2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DY11 SYZ

DY11 SYZ

2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2011. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL MERIVA
Year / Origin
2011 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Aug 2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Mar 2023)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Aug 2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2023
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1398cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test, conducted on 26 August 2021 at 127,648 miles, resulted in a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the vehicle was maintained to a functional standard leading up to its last official inspection, with no immediate mechanical or structural failures identified by the DVSA tester. The mileage accumulation pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between July 2016 at 100,318 miles and August 2021 at 127,648 miles, the car covered roughly 27,000 miles, representing a steady and typical usage rate. There are no signs of significant mileage spikes that would suggest heavy commercial-style use, though the lack of testing data since 2021 means the current state of the drivetrain and structural integrity of the chassis remains unverified by the official record. While the history shows no recurring advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake calipers, or exhaust corrosion, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of common age-related wear points. Given the vehicle's age and the interval since the last test, it is advisable to check for structural rust on the sills and the condition of the rubber components in the suspension. Since no defects were noted five years ago, the current state of the brake discs and the tread depth of the tyres should be verified to ensure no significant degradation or corrosion has occurred during the period of lower visibility.

DY11 SYZ Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 25/08/2022
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.