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AU12 UPA

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,046 mi
Last recorded107,046 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 87,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 76,582 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2022 66,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 51,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 34,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,980 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,027 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 UPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU12 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

AU12 UPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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