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AF62 XAM

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,921 mi
Last recorded65,921 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,620 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 60,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 48,863 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 17,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,943 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 XAM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF62 XAM, 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 AF62 XAM registered?

AF62 XAM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AF62 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 XAM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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