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AV12 BYS

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,991 mi
Last recorded123,991 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 123,991 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,583 miles

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))

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 106,164 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 101,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 96,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,551 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,090 miles

All tyres low on tread

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,364 miles

Alternator belt worn

Front registration plate deteriorated

Front tyres worn close to limits

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,346 miles

Front registration plate damaged but readable

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,496 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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AV12 BYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV12 BYS, 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 AV12 BYS registered?

AV12 BYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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