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AU12 UON

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,473 mi
Last recorded65,473 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UON
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 65,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 58,582 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 58,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,909 miles

Brake fluid discolored/dirty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,552 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread edge ()

washer's poor

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,254 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,703 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 17,950 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 17,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 15,506 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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AU12 UON is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU12 UON, 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 AU12 UON registered?

AU12 UON is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AU12 UON safe to buy?

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