2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · SY61 WJF

The Vauxhall Meriva shows a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 23 October 2025 at 32,282 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied records is stable, though the history contains two anomalous failures on 23 October 2023 and 11 October 2024 at 23,515 and 28,063 miles respectively, each with no defects logged before a clean pass the following day. These same-day fail-and-pass pairs point to non-mechanical or administrative causes rather than worsening vehicle condition. Mileage progression indicates light but consistent use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The record opens at 23,515 miles on 23 October 2023, rises to 28,064 miles by 12 October 2024, and reaches 32,282 miles by 23 October 2025. That equates to roughly 4,500 miles per year across the observed span, well below national averages and suggesting no rapid accumulation or prolonged dormancy. Prior to late 2023 the earlier history is absent from the supplied data, so earlier care patterns cannot be assessed. With no advisories or defects listed across any test, the buyer faces no flagged mechanical risks in the official record. The repeated no-defect failures warrant direct confirmation of the rejection reasons via the DVSA portal, as they may reflect trivial items such as lamp alignment or paperwork. Low annual mileage makes age-related degradation of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake hoses plausible even without recorded wear. A physical inspection should target structural integrity for corrosion, assess brake discs and calipers for binding after limited use, and verify tyre manufacture dates despite adequate tread.