2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · EX11 ACZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent inspection on December 9 2025 at 117,332 miles. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the car has successfully cleared the MOT requirements following minor failures in previous years. The recorded failures in 2024 and 2025 resulted in immediate passes upon retest, suggesting that any identified issues were rectified quickly rather than indicating a deep-seated mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per annum. Between the December 2023 test at 101,558 miles and the December 2024 test at 109,111 miles, the vehicle covered 7,553 miles, with another 8,221 miles recorded in the following year leading to the latest test. This steady accumulation indicates regular use, which often prevents components like brake seals and suspension from seizing due to corrosion during long periods of inactivity. While the record shows no recurring advisories in the latest tests, a buyer must still verify the physical condition of rubber components and the underbody. Given the 15-year age of the Meriva, an inspection should focus on structural integrity around the sills and wheel arches where surface rust often bypasses MOT failures until they reach critical thresholds. Checking for worn suspension bushes and perished coil springs is also advisable, as these are common points of wear on Vauxhall models of this mileage bracket regardless of a clean MOT history.