2016 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · KD16 OWY

The roadworthiness status of this 2016 Vauxhall Meriva is currently sound, supported by a clean pass issued on August 11, 2025 at 55,431 miles. The maintenance trend shows steady ongoing use rather than sharp deterioration, though the record highlights recurrent minor consumable neglect. The single failure on August 14, 2024 at 51,080 miles stemmed from a heavily damaged nearside rear tyre that exposed the ply cords, which was promptly rectified before a successful retest five days later. Tyre shoulder wear appears frequently across multiple annual checks, pointing towards recurring alignment drift or under-inflation habits by previous keepers rather than inherent structural defects. Averaging approximately 5,500 miles annually over its decade on the road, the vehicle demonstrates low-mileage accumulation with consistent yearly testing intervals. The mileage increments progressed predictably from 32,451 miles in May 2019 to 39,542 miles by August 2021, and eventually reached 55,431 miles by August 2025. This steady cadence indicates the car was driven regularly without experiencing long periods of dormant storage, yet the low overall total means certain rubber components and mechanical seals may suffer from age-related degradation despite the modest distance covered. Prospective buyers must prioritize a physical inspection of the engine bay and braking system given the historical advisories documented in the record. The tester noted persistent minor engine oil leaks and coolant weeping around the thermostat housing and header tank across the 2022 and 2023 examinations at 42,874 and 47,019 miles respectively, making a check for fresh fluid pooling essential. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing low during the 2022 test, and the most recent 2025 pass noted front inner tread wear close to the legal limit, confirming that suspension geometry and brake friction surfaces require close scrutiny during a pre-purchase examination.