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AF62 JBU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,532 mi
Last recorded70,532 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 70,532 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 70,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,389 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 62,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,994 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 55,994 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring rusty condition

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring rusty condition at bottom

Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,431 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 36,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 33,980 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,248 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 26,704 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 17,287 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2016 17,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,522 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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AF62 JBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF62 JBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF62 JBU?

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What year was AF62 JBU registered?

AF62 JBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AF62 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 JBU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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