2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · SW60 BVP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in July 2025 at 67,980 miles followed a failure just four days prior due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring and a perishing tyre. While these faults were rectified to secure a pass, the recurring nature of tyre and suspension defects suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old Vauxhall, averaging approximately 4,250 miles per year. Data indicates a consistent usage pattern between 2022 and 2025, with the mileage climbing from 60,424 to 67,980 miles. However, the low annual mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the perishing offside rear tyre noted in 2025 and the split wiper blade in 2022 despite the low total distance driven. A buyer must physically inspect the engine bay for the non-excessive oil leak consistently flagged in both 2022 and 2024. Although the brake discs were described as not excessively lipped in 2022, they should be checked for surface corrosion or pitting given the vehicle's age. Given the fractured coil spring found in 2025, a thorough inspection of the remaining suspension bushes and dampers is essential to ensure no further structural fatigue has developed from long periods of stationary time or low-speed travel.