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AV12 XJA

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,304 mi
Last recorded132,304 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 132,304 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 129,320 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 126,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 122,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering left to right turn slightly heavier than usual

Fail 27 May 2023 122,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering very heavy left to right lock when static and in motion (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 113,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 99,659 miles

Interior mirror missing, O/S & N/S Exterior mirrors present, providing legal requirement of view to rear.

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 99,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Interior mirror missing, O/S & N/S Exterior mirrors present, providing legal requirement of view to rear.

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 88,956 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Coolant low.

Exhaust flexi pipe slightly damage.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge.

Oil leak.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 74,156 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Interior mirror missing.

Fail 29 May 2018 74,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Chip in windscreen.

Interior mirror missing.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,076 miles

service light on

Pass 31 May 2016 48,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear view mirror missing. and small crack to lower windscreen.

Pass 30 May 2015 36,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XJA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol 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 XJA, 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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AV12 XJA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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