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AK62 FDL

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,386 mi
Last recorded77,386 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 77,386 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 71,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 57,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 45,149 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear back box corroded at the join. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 45,149 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear back box corroded at the join. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 40,010 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 40,010 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 35,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,654 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,807 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 27,807 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,957 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 18,881 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,799 miles

vehicle emissions not detected by test equipment

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 FDL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK62 FDL, 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 AK62 FDL registered?

AK62 FDL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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