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AK12 BKZ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,361 mi
Last recorded147,361 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 147,361 miles

Front BOTH FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 137,614 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 128,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 118,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,594 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,890 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,491 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 77,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,786 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,602 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,009 miles

Front tyres 2/3 mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK12 BKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol 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 AK12 BKZ, 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 AK12 BKZ registered?

AK12 BKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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