2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · LS61 MYB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT history. Following a clean-sheet test in February 2022 at 56,879 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates a period of consistent maintenance where the previous mechanical failure was rectified and the vehicle maintained a high standard of operation without recurring structural or major mechanical issues appearing in the subsequent testing cycles. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. The data shows steady but minimal usage, with only 2,036 miles covered between July 2019 and December 2020, and just 1,371 miles between December 2020 and February 2022. While this low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or the corrosion of brake surfaces which are not always captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension system, specifically the offside rear coil spring which failed during the June 2018 test at 49,065 miles. Although the vehicle passed subsequent tests, low-mileage usage often correlates with perished bushings and dry sidewall cracking over time. Given the age of the vehicle, it is also essential to check the brake discs for pitting or surface rust, as vehicles that sit for long periods frequently suffer from oxidisation that affects braking performance despite low odometer readings.