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AU62 XAF

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,332 mi
Last recorded87,332 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,332 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2025 87,321 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,679 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,119 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear coil spring upside down

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing slightly

wipers smear

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,422 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 30,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 30,982 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 17,944 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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AU62 XAF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol 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 AU62 XAF, 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 XAF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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