2015 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · NV64 KHR

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate as of January 2026, confirming it passed the roadworthiness test at 55,670 miles, but the record shows a pattern of recurring brake and tyre defects that indicates a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable or improving one. The most recent test flagged offside front brake pad wear and a non-excessive oil leak, adding to a history where rear brake discs have progressively deteriorated from worn and pitted in 2019 to significantly and obviously worn by the December 2024 failure, and where tyre perishing has persisted on the offside rear since at least 2019 and spread to all three rear tyres by late 2024. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2015 vehicle, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year, with the odometer advancing from 10,440 miles in January 2018 to 55,670 miles in January 2026. A sharp increase of 10,799 miles occurred between the December 2024 test and the January 2026 test, contrasting with the slower accumulation seen in earlier years, such as the 3,246 miles between December 2023 and December 2024 and the 5,167 miles between January 2023 and December 2023. The extended periods of low annual mileage likely explain the chronic tyre cracking and perishing observed across multiple tests, as rubber degrades with age regardless of use, and may also contribute to the oil leak noted in the latest inspection. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system, specifically measuring the remaining thickness of the offside front brake pads and checking the rear discs for excessive wear or scoring, given the history of significant rear disc wear that triggered a failure in December 2024. The persistent oil leak requires immediate attention to identify the source and assess whether it stems from a degraded seal or gasket, particularly considering the low mileage and potential for seals to dry out during long storage periods. The tyres demand close scrutiny for cracking and perishing, especially the rear tyres which have been flagged repeatedly since 2019, and the buyer should verify that the current rubber is legal and safe despite the low mileage, as aged sidewall damage can lead to sudden failure.