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AP62 FAF

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,279 mi
Last recorded36,279 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,369 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished / splitting on side walls and uneven wear ( 225/45 R17 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 32,933 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 32,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,476 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 28,472 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,746 miles

both front tyres bit thin on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AP62 FAF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP62 FAF, 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 AP62 FAF registered?

AP62 FAF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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