2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · MT10 LNE

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy following the most recent test, with a clean pass recorded on 2 April 2026 at 84,892 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, as every annual examination from April 2024 through April 2026 resulted in eventual passes with no advisories or recorded faults. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pairs in 2025 and 2026, both at identical mileages of 80,707 and 84,891 respectively, indicate administrative re-tests rather than mechanical rectification, with no defects logged on either failure. Annual mileage sits at roughly 5,300 miles per year against the vehicle's 16-year age, a low figure for a 2010 supermini-MPV. The records show steady accumulation: 77,497 miles at the April 2024 test, rising to 80,707 by April 2025 and 84,892 by April 2026, equating to around 3,200 to 4,200 miles between tests. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the data. The sparse, clean record gives little basis to suspect neglected consumables, though low use over long intervals often masks perished rubber components not caught in a static test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the car's age and likely periods of inactivity. The MOT history flags no brake disc wear, binding calipers, or exhaust emission failures, yet DVSA testers recorded nothing beyond the pass criteria, leaving structural integrity unverified for hidden rust. Given the absence of advisories across three years, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, but the same-day fail-pass pattern suggests minimal engagement beyond securing the certificate. Pre-purchase checks should prioritise underbody condition and tyre sidewall cracking from standing time.