2015 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DY65 HWB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test on June 2026 at 69,443 miles, it had failed just two weeks prior at 69,364 miles. This failure identified critical safety issues including thin nearside rear brake pads, an illegal offside front tyre, and a dangerous structural failure on the offside rear inner tyre. These defects suggest the previous owner only addressed mechanical and safety faults when forced to by an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the car covered 3,319 miles, showing a steady usage rate. However, the gap of 6,725 miles between 2024 and 2025 indicates a period of lower activity. Such low annual mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and dry seals, which may align with the structural tyre failure noted in the recent test record. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system and suspension components. The 2023 test flagged pitted and scored front brake discs, while the 2026 failure confirmed severely worn rear pads. This indicates a need to check for seized calipers or uneven wear that suggests components are not being replaced at standard intervals. Given the structural tyre failure on the rear inner, a thorough visual check of all remaining tyres for sidewall cracking or bulging is essential, as the low mileage suggests the rubber may be outlasting its tread depth.