2009 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · FP59 AOS

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having a clean pass in its most recent test in October 2025 at 117,434 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous year, where several defects related to consumables and leaks were addressed. While the history shows instances of mechanical wear, the lack of recent recorded defects suggests that the current owner is responding to faults before they escalate into major failures. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 117,434 miles reflects an average of approximately 6,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for an older family vehicle. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles driven between each annual inspection since 2022. This steady interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect which is often beneficial for the integrity of engine seals and the condition of rubber components within the suspension. A prospective buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front oil leak noted in October 2024. Although the tester marked it as not excessive at the time, such leaks on Vauxhall engines can indicate aging gasket seals or a weeping valve cover that requires monitoring to prevent significant fluid loss. Additionally, while the offside front coil spring was replaced in 2023, the buyer should check the remaining suspension components for signs of fatigue or perished bushes to ensure the entire assembly is not reaching the end of its life simultaneously. The history also highlights that the brake discs and tyres reached the limit of their legal or functional life in late 2024. Since these are consumable items that degrade with age and mileage, the buyer must verify the current tread depth of the tyres and the surface condition of the brake rotors. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical check for corrosion on the sills and structural arches is also essential, as the record does not specifically flag rust issues but they remain common failure points for vehicles of this era.