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AU62 UJG

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

243,670 mi
Last recorded243,670 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 243,670 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 243,670 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 211,396 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 211,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 190,042 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 170,154 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 146,731 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 146,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 129,010 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,530 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust coroded

rear axle bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 1 May 2018 53,066 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spring on offside rear caliper not seated correctly

TYRE SIZE 225-45-17

Fail 1 May 2018 53,066 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spring on offside rear caliper not seated correctly

TYRE SIZE 225-45-17

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,613 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and inner part of tread small deep cut no cords visaible

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Apr 2017 41,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and inner part of tread small deep cut no cords visaible

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,128 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 25,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner and outer edges

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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AU62 UJG is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU62 UJG, 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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AU62 UJG is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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