2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · EX11 ACU
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 99,964 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
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EX11 ACU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/10/2026
- 99,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX11 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (EX11 ACU) between January 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Road wheel fixing missing nsf and osf (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EX11 ACU Mileage History
- 15/01/201426,917 mi
- 09/01/201533,087 mi+6,170 mi
- 22/12/201540,703 mi+7,616 mi
- 14/12/201650,773 mi+10,070 mi
- 05/12/201757,567 mi+6,794 mi
- 06/12/201757,612 mi+45 mi
- 31/07/201861,427 mi+3,815 mi
- 29/07/201965,734 mi+4,307 mi
- 29/07/201965,734 mi
- 16/07/202076,757 mi+11,023 mi
- 16/07/202076,757 mi
- 07/07/202184,866 mi+8,109 mi
- 08/07/202184,866 mi
- 29/07/202293,364 mi+8,498 mi
- 29/07/202398,081 mi+4,717 mi
- 15/07/202499,172 mi+1,091 mi
- 19/09/202599,924 mi+752 mi
- 23/10/202699,964 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 5,721 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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