2014 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · OV64 CNE

The Vauxhall Meriva presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 October 2025 at 37,537 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests on 7 October 2024 at 34,894 miles, 20 October 2023 at 32,710 miles, and 13 September 2022 at 29,877 miles all passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or worsening condition across the five-year record. Annual mileage sits low for a 2014 registration. The car covered just 2,663 miles between September 2022 and October 2023, then 2,184 miles to October 2024, and 2,643 miles to the 2025 test, averaging roughly 3,128 miles per year overall. Such limited use over twelve years suggests extended standing periods. Low throughput reduces wear on clutch, drivetrain, and brake discs but allows corrosion and perished rubber components to develop unchecked if storage was poor. The clean MOT history gives no flagged items for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake calipers, or structural integrity. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and suspension mounts given the age and low-mileage standing pattern. Damp garaging or road salt exposure can attack chassis legs and brake pipes without triggering an advisory until failure occurs. Verify the 6 October 2025 fail reason with DVSA, as a no-defect failure points to a documentation or plate mismatch rather than wear. Confirm service records match the low mileage. Check tyre sidewall cracking and wiper condition from prolonged inactivity before purchase.