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AK12 VSJ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,957 mi
Last recorded50,957 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 50,957 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 46,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,870 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 37,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 33,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 29,148 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 29,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 26,216 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 26,216 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 21,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 21,355 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 16,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 10,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 6,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 5,257 miles

Slight damage to front tyres sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2015 5,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight damage to front tyres sidewall

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 VSJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 VSJ registered?

AK12 VSJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AK12 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VSJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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