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AU62 XCW

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,138 mi
Last recorded80,138 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 80,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 74,731 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,078 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,148 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 58,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,697 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,608 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 24,673 miles

front tyres side walls slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,112 miles

Nearside Front sidewall starting too perish

Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,822 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 XCW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,398cc petrol 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 XCW, 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 AU62 XCW registered?

AU62 XCW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AU62 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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