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AJ12 YLX

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,452 mi
Last recorded95,452 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 95,452 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2024 91,684 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,491 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 87,490 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,937 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 81,933 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,674 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,649 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))

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,685 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 61,685 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,636 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 46,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak n/s drive shaft seal

rear tyres are cracking [small]

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 YLX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol 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 AJ12 YLX, 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 YLX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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