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AK62 GXB

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,008 mi
Last recorded109,008 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,008 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 109,008 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 103,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 83,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 83,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 71,412 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 71,412 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 64,049 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 64,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 60,815 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,543 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,094 miles

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 GXB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown 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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

AK62 GXB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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