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AO12 BXE

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,698 mi
Last recorded95,698 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 95,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,936 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 23 Feb 2024 86,602 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 86,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,935 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,967 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,467 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,100 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 BXE 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 AO12 BXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 BXE registered?

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

Is AO12 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 BXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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