2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · FD61 OVB
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 110,504 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,504 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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FD61 OVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2024
- 110,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD61 OVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (FD61 OVB) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
FD61 OVB Mileage History
- 18/11/202294,504 mi
- 16/11/2023102,237 mi+7,733 mi
- 16/11/2023102,240 mi+3 mi
- 19/11/2024110,501 mi+8,261 mi
- 20/11/2024110,504 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,972 miles per year across 5 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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