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AJ12 UHA

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 67,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 61,388 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 61,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 58,024 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 58,024 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 51,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,203 miles

Front Lower exhaust flexi joint damage but not split or blowing at time of test.

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edges of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater insecure in n/s/f outer wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and in between tread cracking but not deep or cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edges of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread but not deep or cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 42,479 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))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 37,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,463 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 26,907 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 26,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres badly deteriorated. 205/55/16

Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,381 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 25,212 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AJ12 UHA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ12 UHA, 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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AJ12 UHA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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