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AU61 ZJN

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,979 mi
Last recorded80,979 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ZJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,979 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 80,979 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 46,681 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 42,393 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,509 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,738 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,238 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,278 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 ZJN is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU61 ZJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU61 ZJN registered?

AU61 ZJN is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is AU61 ZJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 ZJN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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