2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · FY61 WTL
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 68,475 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FY61 WTL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 68,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY61 WTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (FY61 WTL) between September 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
FY61 WTL Mileage History
- 01/09/201429,108 mi
- 03/09/201533,390 mi+4,282 mi
- 02/09/201638,601 mi+5,211 mi
- 02/09/201638,620 mi+19 mi
- 30/08/201744,412 mi+5,792 mi
- 03/09/201849,642 mi+5,230 mi
- 27/08/201952,224 mi+2,582 mi
- 21/08/202054,186 mi+1,962 mi
- 24/08/202157,823 mi+3,637 mi
- 02/09/202261,316 mi+3,493 mi
- 31/08/202363,048 mi+1,732 mi
- 31/08/202363,048 mi
- 30/08/202465,058 mi+2,010 mi
- 09/09/202567,001 mi+1,943 mi
- 16/09/202668,475 mi+1,474 mi
Average of roughly 3,269 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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