2009 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · SJ59 USZ
2009 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 91,931 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ59 USZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 91,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ59 USZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Meriva (SJ59 USZ) between June 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
SJ59 USZ Mileage History
- 25/06/201221,325 mi
- 25/06/201221,325 mi
- 28/05/201336,507 mi+15,182 mi
- 28/05/201336,507 mi
- 13/05/201444,423 mi+7,916 mi
- 19/05/201548,201 mi+3,778 mi
- 19/05/201548,201 mi
- 04/05/201651,236 mi+3,035 mi
- 04/05/201651,236 mi
- 11/05/201754,144 mi+2,908 mi
- 11/05/201754,144 mi
- 15/05/201857,549 mi+3,405 mi
- 07/05/201960,340 mi+2,791 mi
- 07/05/201960,342 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/202063,285 mi+2,943 mi
- 13/05/202165,110 mi+1,825 mi
- 14/05/202165,110 mi
- 10/05/202267,047 mi+1,937 mi
- 09/05/202368,564 mi+1,517 mi
- 12/03/202470,032 mi+1,468 mi
- 08/03/202578,125 mi+8,093 mi
- 08/03/202578,125 mi
- 28/02/202691,931 mi+13,806 mi
Average of roughly 5,162 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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