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AK62 VSA

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 95,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,635 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,634 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,627 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,453 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,455 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,263 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear boot not shutting fully

engine covers and under trays

Fail 8 Oct 2015 35,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear boot not shutting fully

engine covers and under trays

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 VSA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

AK62 VSA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AK62 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VSA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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