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A18 VEE

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,166 mi
Last recorded58,166 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 58,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 58,155 miles

Emissions unable to be completed boost pipes and intercooler saturated in oil risk of diesel runaway (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 45,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 45,816 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 34,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 34,317 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 33,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 28,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,657 miles

Rear both rear tyres are cracking in outer side walls

Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,953 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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A18 VEE is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 51,725 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 A18 VEE, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 VEE is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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