2016 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · EF16 MYK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test on June 2 2026 at 88,168 miles flagged an inoperative offside rear number plate and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a failure in May 2025 where the car was rejected for exposed cords on the offside front tyre and perished rear tyres. While the vehicle passes its tests, the consistent appearance of consumable failures suggests components are only replaced once they reach failure points. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 13,238 miles covered between June 2024 (59,393 miles) and May 2025 (74,631 miles), followed by a similar accumulation of 13,537 miles in the final year leading to the June 2026 test. This steady usage profile suggests regular road use, which explains the gradual wear observed on rubber components and braking hardware over the years. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the tyres and braking system. The record shows a recurring trend of perishing and sidew damage from 2023 through 2025, indicating the rubber compound may be degrading due to age rather than just tread depth loss. The May 2025 failure specifically highlighted thin pads and pitted discs on the nearside rear; the buyer should check the remaining brake components for uneven wear or corrosion to ensure the work was performed correctly. Additionally, given the windscreen damage noted in 2024, the glass should be checked for new cracks that could compromise structural integrity or visibility.