2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · SD11 SVJ
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2011. Recorded mileage 121,078 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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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SD11 SVJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 121,078 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.
SD11 SVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (SD11 SVJ) between April 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SD11 SVJ Mileage History
- 01/04/201413,177 mi
- 30/03/201526,436 mi+13,259 mi
- 07/03/201647,408 mi+20,972 mi
- 27/03/201759,888 mi+12,480 mi
- 26/04/201870,399 mi+10,511 mi
- 24/04/201984,565 mi+14,166 mi
- 29/04/201984,573 mi+8 mi
- 26/10/202096,974 mi+12,401 mi
- 08/10/2021103,455 mi+6,481 mi
- 08/10/2022108,455 mi+5,000 mi
- 03/10/2023112,400 mi+3,945 mi
- 03/10/2023112,400 mi
- 15/10/2024115,249 mi+2,849 mi
- 08/10/2025118,145 mi+2,896 mi
- 02/10/2026121,078 mi+2,933 mi
Average of roughly 8,630 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Meriva
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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