2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · FE61 AEB

The Vauxhall Meriva shows a stable maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 23 February 2023 returning a pass at 112,945 miles and no defects recorded. That certificate lapsed over three years ago relative to today's date of 20 July 2026. The sole anomaly occurred on 26 February 2022 when the tester logged a fail at 110,152 miles with no defects listed, then issued a pass at the same mileage later that day. This points to an administrative correction rather than a mechanical fault. At 15 years old, the Meriva carries a lifetime average of roughly 7,530 miles per year, but the recorded entries reveal declining use. The odometer read 102,899 miles at the 3 September 2019 test, climbed to 106,630 miles by 15 September 2020, reached 110,152 miles on 26 February 2022, and stood at 112,945 miles on 23 February 2023. Annual distances fell from about 3,700 to under 2,800 miles. The sparse five-test history between 2019 and 2023 shows zero advisories, suggesting either careful ownership or superficial examination. Despite the clean record, a 2011 hatchback with 112,945 miles demands in-person checks of age-prone components. Inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear or corrosion. The tester never flagged binding calipers or structural integrity issues, yet Vauxhall subframes often corrode; examine sills and mounting points. Confirm exhaust emissions and tyre condition, as private replacements would leave no MOT trace. The unexplained duplicate 2022 result warrants verification of the full DVSA profile. Prior keepers seemingly kept the car to a passable standard, but the expired test leaves current roadworthiness unproven. Commission a fresh MOT and independent mechanical inspection before purchase.