2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · T31 MAX

The Vauxhall Meriva passed its most recent MOT on 8 January 2026 at 44,304 miles, leaving it roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend across the recorded history. The tester noted a non-excessive oil leak from the engine, a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel, and nearside rear brake pads wearing thin. These are minor consumable and cosmetic issues rather than structural or safety-critical failures, and no test in the record returned a failure. The vehicle shows 44,304 miles over roughly fourteen years, an average of about 3,165 miles per year. Annual increments stayed consistent: 31,616 miles in December 2021, 34,706 in December 2022, 37,803 in December 2023, 40,634 in December 2024, and 44,304 in January 2026. Low yearly use suggests light running with possible standing periods, which often correlates with perished rubber and flat-spotted tyres rather than drivetrain fatigue. The record is sparse on defects, with clean passes in 2022 and 2023. Recurring faults point to neglected minor upkeep by previous owners. The nearside front road wheel showed slight distortion in both December 2021 and January 2026, implying the kerb damage was never corrected. Tyre issues recurred: worn edge and perished sidewall in 2021, nails in both rear tyres in December 2024, and rear pads wearing thin by the 2026 test. A buyer should inspect the front wheel for straightness, check all tyre sidewalls for perishing, and measure rear brake pad thickness. The January 2026 oil leak and the 2021 power steering seepage indicate slow fluid loss that prior owners left unaddressed. Examine engine and steering seals for active weeping, and confirm brake discs are not lipped where pads ran thin. Structural integrity drew no corrosion or advisory flags in any test, so the chassis appears sound for its age.