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AK62 RTU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,020 mi
Last recorded108,020 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2025 104,616 miles

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

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

both rear springs corroded

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,545 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 14 Jan 2019 51,041 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 28,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 18,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,300 miles

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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 RTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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