2013 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · SF13 SYU
2013 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 34,120 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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SF13 SYU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 34,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF13 SYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Meriva (SF13 SYU) between February 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 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 (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 blowing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
SF13 SYU Mileage History
- 09/02/20169,784 mi
- 06/02/201712,566 mi+2,782 mi
- 27/02/201815,204 mi+2,638 mi
- 06/03/201918,012 mi+2,808 mi
- 06/03/201918,012 mi
- 17/02/202020,326 mi+2,314 mi
- 22/02/202122,516 mi+2,190 mi
- 25/02/202224,766 mi+2,250 mi
- 08/02/202327,160 mi+2,394 mi
- 27/02/202430,347 mi+3,187 mi
- 03/03/202532,261 mi+1,914 mi
- 03/03/202634,120 mi+1,859 mi
Average of roughly 2,419 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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