2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.2L Diesel · SW08 FBD
2008 Vauxhall Meriva (1.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 44,998 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 FBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 44,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW08 FBD Mileage History
- 14/09/202237,394 mi
- 15/09/202237,404 mi+10 mi
- 24/08/202341,310 mi+3,906 mi
- 30/09/202443,334 mi+2,024 mi
- 06/10/202544,998 mi+1,664 mi
Average of roughly 2,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 FBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Meriva (SW08 FBD) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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