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AO62 JOH

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,144 mi
Last recorded93,144 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 JOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,144 miles

Nearside Front sub frame mount corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sub frame mount corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,767 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes worn approx. 80 % - binding - advise new (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,259 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,798 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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AO62 JOH is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO62 JOH, 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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AO62 JOH is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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