2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · KN12 FPA

The vehicle presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT passed on 30 June 2026 at 131,117 miles. While the car continues to pass its inspections, the record shows a recurring trend of suspension and braking component wear. The June 2026 test identified light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber and slight wear on both nearside and offside rear suspension component pins or bushes. These advisories follow a pattern of progressive wear in the chassis components seen in previous years. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,366 miles per year. The data shows steady usage without significant periods of inactivity or sudden spikes in mileage. Between the 2025 test at 122,229 miles and the 2026 test at 131,117 miles, the vehicle covered 8,888 miles, which aligns with the historical annual average. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is regularly driven rather than sitting idle, which can sometimes lead to seal degradation. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems. The history shows frequent issues with coil springs, including a fracture in 2021 and corrosion on the nearside rear in 2025. The 2023 failure due to a corroded and seriously weakened offside front wishbone indicates that structural corrosion is a known factor for this vehicle. The tester also flagged pitted and scored brake discs on both the front and rear in June 2025, so the current state of the braking surfaces and pad thickness requires close scrutiny. Tyre maintenance also shows a pattern of neglect, with multiple tests from 2016 through 2025 flagging tyres worn close to the legal limit. While the most recent record does not list tyre advisories, the frequent appearance of low tread depths suggests the previous owners often waited until the limit was reached before replacing them. Given the recent advisories regarding shock absorber misting and suspension bush wear, a thorough check of the underside for further corrosion and component play is necessary.