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AF12 YOV

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,338 mi
Last recorded75,338 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,338 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 75,338 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 74,244 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 70,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (damaged) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 70,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (damaged) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 66,515 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 66,514 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,405 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2022 61,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,016 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 53,911 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2019 43,763 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 35,122 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 24,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,345 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 5,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 4,975 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YOV, 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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What year was AF12 YOV registered?

AF12 YOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AF12 YOV safe to buy?

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