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AF12 XCS

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 112,168 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 112,167 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing FUEL CAP MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,907 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,352 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 96,352 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,030 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,825 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 78,825 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,819 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,387 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive TURBO/INTERCOOLER PIPE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SLIGHT DIESEL FUEL SEEPAGE FROM PIPE JOIN.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,983 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,825 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

OIL LEAK.

Fail 11 May 2015 29,880 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 29,880 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF12 XCS is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF12 XCS, 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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AF12 XCS is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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