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1231 JW

2014 Vauxhall Meriva

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,775 mi
Last recorded16,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Meriva41,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1231 JW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 16,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 16,441 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 16,425 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 15,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 14,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 13,615 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 12,012 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 11,990 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 9,324 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 9,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 7,950 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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1231 JW is a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 41,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1231 JW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1231 JW registered?

1231 JW is a 2014 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 July 2014.

Is 1231 JW safe to buy?

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