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A7 EAP

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,636 mi
Last recorded39,636 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 39,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 38,023 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 38,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 35,511 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,165 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 31,045 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall - cracked/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall crack/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 23,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracked and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 16,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre severely cracked and damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre severely cracked and damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2018 16,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also severely cracked and damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre severely cracked and damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre severely cracked and damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2017 11,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 10,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 6,086 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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A7 EAP is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 EAP, 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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A7 EAP is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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