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AV12 BYU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,006 mi
Last recorded60,006 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 60,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 55,684 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 51,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,610 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,880 miles

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

exhaust flexi detoriated

Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,247 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 28,403 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 28,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 22,852 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 18,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown 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 AV12 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

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

Is AV12 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 BYU 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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