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AJ61 LZL

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,166 mi
Last recorded125,166 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 LZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 125,166 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 125,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 121,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,938 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 116,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,254 miles

Oil leak underneath

Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,224 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,905 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 106,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,191 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 96,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,930 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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AJ61 LZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZL, 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 AJ61 LZL registered?

AJ61 LZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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