2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.2L Diesel · OV11 VJK
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 48,450 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OV11 VJK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 48,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 VJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (OV11 VJK) between May 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
OV11 VJK Mileage History
- 08/05/201411,899 mi
- 01/08/201412,327 mi+428 mi
- 19/07/201621,278 mi+8,951 mi
- 26/07/201723,687 mi+2,409 mi
- 13/07/201826,341 mi+2,654 mi
- 31/07/201928,987 mi+2,646 mi
- 01/02/202130,990 mi+2,003 mi
- 31/01/202232,992 mi+2,002 mi
- 06/01/202336,280 mi+3,288 mi
- 24/01/202440,173 mi+3,893 mi
- 29/01/202440,216 mi+43 mi
- 31/01/202544,465 mi+4,249 mi
- 22/01/202648,450 mi+3,985 mi
Average of roughly 3,122 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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