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AO12 BWH

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,453 mi
Last recorded162,453 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 162,453 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drl not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 151,297 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 137,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,276 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 120,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,989 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nearside DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

Offside Front TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 85,770 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,098 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 68,098 miles

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,367 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 52,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 46,413 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,980 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 BWH 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 78.6%.

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 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 AO12 BWH, 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 BWH is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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