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AU61 ZHB

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,573 mi
Last recorded93,573 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ZHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 93,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 93,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 86,916 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 86,916 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 79,077 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak of oil from engine visible on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 71,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 58,112 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump and lower engine block wet with engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 53,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 43,428 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 43,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 35,698 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 35,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2016 27,835 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 18,564 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 16,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 16,412 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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AU61 ZHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU61 ZHB, 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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AU61 ZHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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