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AJ62 AHE

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,571 mi
Last recorded156,571 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 AHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 156,571 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 156,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,376 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,733 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 78,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,368 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 41,656 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,630 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,581 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 22,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,950 miles

Longer type valve fitted to n/s/f road wheel, protrudes outwards.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 16,950 miles

Longer type valve fitted to n/s/f road wheel, protrudes outwards.

Nearside 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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AJ62 AHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ62 AHE, 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 AJ62 AHE registered?

AJ62 AHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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