2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · HV61 DFC
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 72,880 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HV61 DFC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 72,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV61 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (HV61 DFC) between September 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
HV61 DFC Mileage History
- 08/09/20149,284 mi
- 03/09/201512,565 mi+3,281 mi
- 05/09/201616,836 mi+4,271 mi
- 04/09/201722,732 mi+5,896 mi
- 14/09/201828,815 mi+6,083 mi
- 02/09/201936,484 mi+7,669 mi
- 02/09/202042,470 mi+5,986 mi
- 02/09/202147,341 mi+4,871 mi
- 31/08/202254,695 mi+7,354 mi
- 10/09/202254,875 mi+180 mi
- 06/09/202360,406 mi+5,531 mi
- 11/09/202465,552 mi+5,146 mi
- 12/09/202569,782 mi+4,230 mi
- 12/08/202672,880 mi+3,098 mi
Average of roughly 5,333 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Meriva
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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