2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.2L Diesel · SL11 DXS
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 116,969 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SL11 DXS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2023
- 116,969 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.
SL11 DXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (SL11 DXS) between December 2021 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2023 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SL11 DXS Mileage History
- 31/12/2021107,614 mi
- 25/02/2022107,710 mi+96 mi
- 06/03/2023116,969 mi+9,259 mi
Average of roughly 7,944 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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