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AO62 LYT

2013 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,123 mi
Last recorded114,123 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Meriva46,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 114,123 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 106,322 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 106,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,066 miles

movement in both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes.

n/s/f wiper blade split.

Pass 31 Dec 2021 77,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,784 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 68,784 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,561 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm - sidewalls cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth 3mm - sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,833 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 LYT is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 46,532 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 AO62 LYT, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO62 LYT is a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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