2009 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · SL59 FHC

The 2024‑05‑23 MOT at 69,337 miles passed with only a tailgate that will not open from the outside, yet the record shows a worsening trend: brake pipe corrosion recurred from the 2022 test at 64,297 miles, where the near‑side rear pipe was noted as corroded, and the same defect persisted in the 2023 test, while suspension arm bushes and coil springs have shown increasing wear. Mileage has risen steadily from 22,333 miles in the 2014 test to 69,337 miles in the 2024 test, averaging roughly 4,080 miles per year over 17 years, with no significant gaps in the annual testing schedule; the relatively low annual mileage for a vehicle of this age may reflect periods of limited use or standing. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the brake system, paying close attention to the near‑side and off‑side brake pipes for signs of corrosion, the suspension arm bushes and pins for excessive wear, the coil springs for rust, and the shock absorbers for oil misting; the tyre tread depth, oil leak history, and the functionality of the tailgate latch also merit thorough on‑site verification.