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AO12 APY

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,105 mi
Last recorded55,105 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 APY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,319 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 31,042 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 30,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,321 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 26,129 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 26,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,390 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,440 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,397 miles

Front wipers judder

Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,361 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 13,361 miles

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

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

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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AO12 APY is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 APY, 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 AO12 APY registered?

AO12 APY is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is AO12 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 APY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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