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AJ61 ERY

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,426 mi
Last recorded154,426 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 ERY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 154,426 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 154,423 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,395 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Rear tyres both uneven wear inner edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 140,310 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing reciever (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Rear tyres both uneven wear inner edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 128,572 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 128,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,740 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are highly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 104,953 miles

Front exhaust flexible is deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,304 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 32,304 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 11,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 11,027 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 10,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

osf brake slightly binding

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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AJ61 ERY is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ61 ERY, 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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AJ61 ERY is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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