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AK61 FNL

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,158 mi
Last recorded64,158 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 64,158 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 64,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 58,801 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,694 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 58,694 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 53,961 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 48,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 43,859 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 32,605 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 32,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,911 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 16,806 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 9,842 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 7,046 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 7,046 miles

Nearside Front 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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AK61 FNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK61 FNL, 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 AK61 FNL registered?

AK61 FNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is AK61 FNL safe to buy?

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