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AK12 EJZ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,215 mi
Last recorded145,215 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 145,215 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front section where gearbox mounting bracket is located (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust fumes slightly leaking out under bonnet

n/s mirror loose

small chip o/s

Pass 6 Dec 2022 138,182 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/r brake lazy in operation. (pads and disc overheated)

Fail 6 Dec 2022 138,182 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/r brake lazy in operation. (pads and disc overheated)

Pass 17 Dec 2021 128,187 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Dec 2021 128,186 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear exhaust system out of mounting bracket rubbers and jammed between exhaust bracket and chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,121 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 97,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,226 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 67,424 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 67,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,393 miles

offside front lower sill damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 37,712 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 37,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 EJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK12 EJZ, 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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AK12 EJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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