2009 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · FG59 YCU

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 June 2025 at 75,456 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from August 2022 to August 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 21 August 2024 at 70,768 miles that recorded no defects, immediately followed by a pass two days later at 70,771 miles, indicating an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a genuine fault. At 17 years old the car shows 75,456 recorded miles, an average of roughly 4,439 miles per year, which is low for its age. The records show steady annual use: 58,899 miles in August 2022, 65,655 in August 2023, 70,771 in August 2024, and 75,456 in June 2025. The two-month gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests accounts for the slightly lower annual increment, but no long dormant periods or sudden mileage spikes appear. The clean advisory history across all five entries suggests the previous owner kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on tyres, brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, or corrosion, the MOT record alone reveals no recurring mechanical or structural risks. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and brake caliper operation, as a low-mileage 2009 vehicle may have spent time standing and could hide surface rust or seized components not caught in a pass result. The clean history implies reasonable care, but DVSA tests do not assess detailed drivetrain condition.