2014 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Diesel · SB14 EFA
2014 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 88,493 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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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SB14 EFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 88,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB14 EFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Vauxhall Meriva (SB14 EFA) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers belt (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SB14 EFA Mileage History
- 26/06/202448,590 mi
- 26/06/202448,590 mi
- 29/07/202568,361 mi+19,771 mi
- 31/07/202688,472 mi+20,111 mi
- 14/08/202688,493 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 18,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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