2013 Vauxhall Meriva 1.2L Diesel · NL13 FWM

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 142,426 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. This follows a successful pass in September 2024, suggesting that the owner has addressed any minor issues promptly following a brief failure earlier that same year. The mileage accumulation remains consistent with the vehicle's thirteen-year age, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between October 2022 at 116,428 miles and September 2025 at 142,426 miles, the car covered roughly 26,000 miles, representing a steady usage pattern. The short interval between the September 2024 failure at 135,287 miles and the subsequent pass ten days later at 135,427 miles indicates a consumable failure that was rectified immediately rather than a systemic mechanical decline. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most prone to wear at this high mileage level. While the record shows no recurring structural advisories, the age and mileage of the Meriva necessitate a close check of suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust mounting for signs of fatigue. Given the consistent use, verifying the condition of brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or excessive corrosion on the lower chassis members is essential to ensure the structural integrity of the vehicle remains sound beyond the recorded test results.