2015 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · WU65 YTO

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend toward recurring exhaust and suspension issues. While the most recent test on 1 June 2026 at 59,902 miles resulted in a pass, the record shows an ongoing deterioration of the exhaust system. The tester flagged a deteriorated exhaust flexi pipe, which follows a previous failure on 16 May 2025 at 56,238 miles where the exhaust flex was noted as corroded. This indicates a recurring component failure rather than a one-off wear item. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,446 miles per year. The data shows steady, incremental usage, moving from 47,641 miles in May 2023 to 59,902 miles in June 2026. This low annual mileage suggests the car has seen light use, though the lack of heavy driving can sometimes lead to issues such as the brake pitting seen in the September 2020 test at 37,305 miles. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and exhaust systems during a physical inspection. The vehicle has a history of fractured coil springs, with a failure in May 2024 at 51,974 miles for a nearside rear spring and a more significant failure in May 2025 involving both nearside front and offside rear springs. Given these repeated failures, the integrity of all four coil springs and the condition of the suspension bushes should be verified. The exhaust system requires close scrutiny to ensure the flexi pipe replacement or repair is robust, as corrosion has appeared in two consecutive testing cycles. Additionally, the 2020 failure regarding a leaking power steering pipe and pitted rear inner brake discs suggests that while the car is generally well-kept, specific hydraulic and braking components have required attention in the past. Checking for any signs of fluid leaks or uneven brake disc wear is advisable.