2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · FD12 AAX

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean roadworthiness status at the most recent inspection. The June 2024 test at 120,015 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of successful testing since 2021, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a reliable condition without recurring mechanical or structural issues. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 14-year-old vehicle. Between May 2021 and June 2024, the car covered 26,889 miles, averaging approximately 8,963 miles per year. This aligns closely with the calculated annual average of 8,572 miles. The data shows steady, predictable usage rather than long periods of standing or excessive high-speed motorway mileage. A single failure recorded on 2 June 2022 at 106,325 miles indicates a minor setback, though the lack of recorded defects suggests the issue was likely resolved immediately during the retest. Given the vehicle has covered over 120,000 miles, a physical inspection should focus on age-related wear that MOT testers often miss. I recommend checking the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and the integrity of the subframe for corrosion. The buyer should also examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear and check the condition of the drive belts and cooling system hoses. While the MOT history is clean, the mileage suggests that consumables like tyres and wiper blades may require replacement soon if they have not been addressed recently. Focus on the underside of the vehicle to ensure no significant structural rust has developed despite the clean electronic record.