2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · ST62 AEJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The last recorded MOT test conducted in July 2023 at 43,512 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. Following a single failure in early 2022, the subsequent tests have remained clean of advisories, suggesting that the owner addressed any identified issues immediately to maintain compliance. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. Data shows a period of inactivity between March 2021 and February 2022, where the car covered only 3,104 miles in eleven months, followed by a 4,915-mile interval between the August 2022 and July 2023 tests. While this low usage reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, long periods of standing often lead to degradation of rubber-based parts that MOT tests cannot capture. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components typically affected by low-mileage, older vehicles. Specifically, check for perish cracks or perished rubber in the suspension bushes, engine mounts, and tyre sidewalls which degrade with age regardless of distance. Because the record shows no brake-related failures, inspect the calipers for seized pistons or rust corrosion that occurs when the vehicle sits stationary. Additionally, examine the structural integrity of the sills and floor pans to ensure that surface corrosion has not progressed into structural decay despite the clean MOT history.