2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · FX10 WMA

The 2010 VAUXHALL MERIVA currently fails the MOT, with the most recent inspection on 2024-11-04 at 115,254 miles failing to pass. This indicates a clear deterioration in roadworthiness since the previous test on 2023-10-19, which was also unsuccessful at 107,644 miles. The failure on the 2024 date confirms that the vehicle has not been maintained in a compliant state for over two years, and the trend is worsening rather than stable or improving. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle has accumulated approximately 7,203 miles annually, which aligns with its age of roughly 16 years. While this rate is consistent with typical usage, the lack of data gaps suggests the mileage has been recorded without interruption, meaning the vehicle has been driven continuously for the full period. However, the failure on the 2024 date indicates that even at this steady rate, the mechanical condition required for safe driving has degraded beyond acceptable limits. Consequently, the buyer must inspect the car in person for critical structural and mechanical risks. The most significant issues are likely present in the suspension and braking systems, as the MOT records show no defects recorded on either test. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of failures, the buyer should verify the condition of the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, as well as the brake discs and binding calipers, to rule out corrosion or structural integrity issues that could have been masked by the previous clean records.