2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · FN12 XVE

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 29 November 2025 at 40,846 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable with no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the five-year record. Prior to the clean pass, the vehicle failed twice on administrative grounds rather than mechanical condition: on 18 July 2025 at 40,842 miles and on 30 July 2024 at 40,012 miles, both with no defects logged. These failures point to documentation or presentation issues at the testing station, not deterioration of the car itself. At roughly 14 years old the Meriva shows 40,846 miles, an average of about 2,918 miles per year. The record confirms very light use. Between the July 2023 pass at 35,014 miles and the July 2024 pass at 40,013 miles the car covered just under 5,000 miles in a year. From July 2024 to November 2025 it added only 833 miles. Such low annual accumulation suggests extended standing periods, which can allow corrosion, seized brakes, and perished rubber components to develop even when test results stay clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding after storage. The DVSA data flags no structural integrity concerns, exhaust emissions failures, or tyre tread defects across the history. The two zero-defect failures imply the previous owner relied on prompt retesting rather than addressing upkeep gaps, though no wear items were formally advised. Given the sparse and clean record, focus the viewing on underside corrosion and flexible brake hoses that low mileage and inactivity can hide. The Meriva's history supports a sound mechanical basis, but standing time rather than use remains the chief risk to verify before purchase.