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AU62 UMZ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

217,430 mi
Last recorded217,430 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 217,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn not excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 197,016 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes worn , some play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn inner edge, worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 197,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts needed adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes worn , some play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn inner edge, worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 178,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 160,285 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to open tail gate from outside, gained access from inside.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 137,733 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 118,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 105,071 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2018 105,071 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,360 miles

Child seat is fitted

Engine cover is fitted

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 UMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AU62 UMZ, 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 AU62 UMZ registered?

AU62 UMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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