2013 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · SC13 NFR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent inspection in September 2025 at 41,594 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of instability during the failure in September 2024 where a fractured nearside rear coil spring and perished tyres were identified. Since those repairs were addressed, the subsequent test only noted a minor advisory regarding a deteriorated rear registration plate, indicating that the primary mechanical issues from the previous year have been resolved. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. The data shows a consistent low-usage pattern, with only 3,343 miles driven between the 2024 tests and 3,338 miles in the following year. While this low mileage suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components. The 2024 failure due to cracking tyre walls is a classic symptom of age and inactivity rather than tread wear. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry to ensure the replacement coil spring hasn't caused secondary damage to the shock absorber or bushes. Given the low annual mileage, the tester should check for surface corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers, which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary for long periods. The age of the tyres must be verified regardless of tread depth, as the history already proves the rubber is prone to perishing on this specific vehicle.