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AO12 BRZ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,955 mi
Last recorded76,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH - Nearside & offside centre treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 12 May 2026 76,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall & worn excessively inner edge deep split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH - Nearside & offside centre treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,696 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,197 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balled inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,887 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front on thread breadth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 64,887 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides front (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front on thread breadth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,707 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 47,673 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 29,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,849 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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AO12 BRZ 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 BRZ, 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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AO12 BRZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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