2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · YR61 XLU
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 38,301 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YR61 XLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 38,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR61 XLU 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 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (YR61 XLU) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to no coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))”.
YR61 XLU Mileage History
- 26/10/202336,659 mi
- 27/10/202336,665 mi+6 mi
- 19/03/202536,805 mi+140 mi
- 20/03/202536,805 mi
- 03/03/202638,301 mi+1,496 mi
Average of roughly 698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Meriva
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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