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AV12 UTR

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,349 mi
Last recorded79,349 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,349 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,184 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 69,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,615 miles

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

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 20 Feb 2023 47,888 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 47,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,611 miles

Front Wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2022 42,567 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing windscreen

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 37,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,220 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 27,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 21,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 10,276 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,616 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 UTR is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV12 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

AV12 UTR is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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