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AK62 BPZ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,960 mi
Last recorded122,960 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 122,960 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 117,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 117,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 112,467 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2024 112,467 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 105,556 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 101,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,619 miles

coolant issue

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,619 miles

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

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

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

coolant issue

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,239 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bauld inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,077 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,650 miles

Front small chip in screen

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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AK62 BPZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK62 BPZ, 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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AK62 BPZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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