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AO61 NXE

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,450 mi
Last recorded94,450 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 NXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 94,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 94,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 83,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump/ reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,809 miles

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

Offside Front DRL inoperative

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 68,738 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 60,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,809 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,159 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,613 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,084 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,204 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 25,779 miles

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

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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AO61 NXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO61 NXE, 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 AO61 NXE registered?

AO61 NXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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