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AU62 XEV

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

White Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,589 mi
Last recorded141,589 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 141,589 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,297 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 129,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,876 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 119,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 110,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,673 miles

rear tyres perishing and stone cuts

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,506 miles

rear tyres perishing + stonecuts

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread tear/ cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread edge tear/ cut (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake inner brake pads wearing

rear tyres perishing + stonecuts

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,276 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 XEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in White with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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