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AU62 XFT

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,055 miles

Front Knock from steering column area

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge tread just visible, also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished and edge tread worn close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Also rear discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Knock from steering column area

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge tread just visible, also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,112 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 61,864 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 61,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 48,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 40,563 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,751 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,882 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 XFT is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc 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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

AU62 XFT is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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