2007 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · FV07 DXK
2007 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 87,505 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV07 DXK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2023
- 87,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV07 DXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Meriva (FV07 DXK) between April 2010 and June 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
FV07 DXK Mileage History
- 16/04/201024,933 mi
- 08/04/201132,810 mi+7,877 mi
- 11/04/201241,108 mi+8,298 mi
- 05/03/201348,423 mi+7,315 mi
- 26/02/201452,338 mi+3,915 mi
- 13/02/201557,275 mi+4,937 mi
- 13/02/201557,275 mi
- 17/02/201661,384 mi+4,109 mi
- 17/02/201661,384 mi
- 23/02/201765,134 mi+3,750 mi
- 27/02/201765,138 mi+4 mi
- 19/02/201868,808 mi+3,670 mi
- 22/02/201868,808 mi
- 06/02/201972,316 mi+3,508 mi
- 10/02/202075,668 mi+3,352 mi
- 12/02/202075,668 mi
- 23/07/202177,216 mi+1,548 mi
- 22/07/202281,889 mi+4,673 mi
- 29/07/202281,927 mi+38 mi
- 12/06/202387,505 mi+5,578 mi
Average of roughly 4,756 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Meriva
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL MERIVA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front-end knocking from worn steering rack, joints and dampers(Moderate)
BreakerYard's Meriva fault page describes a knocking noise from the suspension over uneven surfaces that is actually caused by the steering rack, and warns that leaving a worn rack unreplaced damages the surrounding suspension. GetCarWise's Meriva MOT data backs up the front-end story with the numbers: ball joint dust cover failures at close to 40 times the fleet average, shock absorber failures at around 32 times, with joints quoted at £100-£300 per corner and damper pairs at £200-£400. On a tall, front-heavy MPV built on supermini parts, these are the consumables that decide whether a cheap Meriva stays cheap.
- Power steering assistance failure and rack or column wear(Serious)
BreakerYard lists power steering failure as a known Meriva problem, saying the assist can go and make the car very hard to manoeuvre, that in some cases the steering has jammed, and that the repair is a new steering rack and column rather than a component rebuild. GetCarWise's Meriva buying guide prices the assist-side hardware at £300-£600 for a pump and £150-£300 for hoses, which is why a car with heavy steering in the forecourt test is rarely worth the advertised price. Loss of assistance at parking speeds is a safety issue as well as a bill.
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- Front-end knocking from worn steering rack, joints and dampersModerate
BreakerYard's Meriva fault page describes a knocking noise from the suspension over uneven surfaces that is actually caused by the steering rack, and warns that leaving a worn rack unreplaced damages the surrounding suspension. GetCarWise's Meriva MOT data backs up the front-end story with the numbers: ball joint dust cover failures at close to 40 times the fleet average, shock absorber failures at around 32 times, with joints quoted at £100-£300 per corner and damper pairs at £200-£400. On a tall, front-heavy MPV built on supermini parts, these are the consumables that decide whether a cheap Meriva stays cheap.
- Power steering assistance failure and rack or column wearSerious
BreakerYard lists power steering failure as a known Meriva problem, saying the assist can go and make the car very hard to manoeuvre, that in some cases the steering has jammed, and that the repair is a new steering rack and column rather than a component rebuild. GetCarWise's Meriva buying guide prices the assist-side hardware at £300-£600 for a pump and £150-£300 for hoses, which is why a car with heavy steering in the forecourt test is rarely worth the advertised price. Loss of assistance at parking speeds is a safety issue as well as a bill.
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