2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · FL58 LWW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in January 2026 with no defects recorded. This pass followed a minor failure earlier in the same month at 104,363 miles due solely to a misaligned offside front windscreen washer jet, a trivial cosmetic issue. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, with wear-related items being addressed promptly rather than allowed to escalate into mechanical failures. There is no evidence of recurring structural failures or serious mechanical degradations in the most recent testing data. The mileage profile is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. However, there is a significant surge in usage recorded between February 2025 at 85,076 miles and January 2026 at 104,363 miles, where the car covered nearly 19,000 miles in a single year. This rapid acceleration suggests a change in usage patterns compared to previous years, which typically places higher stress on the drivetrain, bushings, and suspension components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the record shows a history of a misting nearside front shock absorber dating back to 2022 and a fractured offside front coil spring in that same year. The tester also noted worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes in 2024, which should be checked for play or clunking during a test. Additionally, given the history of perished rubber and uneven tyre wear noted between 2015 and 2021, the current condition of the tyres and alignment should be verified to ensure no ongoing misalignment is present despite the recent pass.