2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · FN11 VOU

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy following the most recent passed test on 25 July 2025 at 126,511 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of available history, with each annual test ultimately resulting in a pass and no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The duplicated fail and pass entries on the same dates in 2024 and 2025 suggest administrative re-tests rather than genuine mechanical defects, as no defects were recorded on either the failed or passed certificates. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a 2011 vehicle, rising from 108,742 miles at the 24 July 2023 test to 118,101 miles by 22 July 2024, then to 126,511 miles by 25 July 2025. That equates to roughly 8,400 to 9,400 miles per year, consistent with the expected average for the age. The record shows no gaps exceeding twelve months between tests and no sudden accumulation, indicating the previous keeper maintained continuous annual testing without the car standing idle for extended periods. Given the clean test history with zero advisories across all entries, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of age-related wear points not always captured by the MOT. At fifteen years old and 126,511 miles, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs will likely show natural degradation even if within legal limits. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes should be physically checked, as the Meriva's age makes hidden rust a plausible risk the MOT did not flag. The absence of recorded faults implies basic upkeep was kept current, though a passed test with no advisories on an older high-mileage car often means components were borderline rather than renewed. A pre-purchase examination of tyre condition, exhaust emissions under load, and steering geometry remains prudent before committing to purchase.