CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV62 CZG

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,351 mi
Last recorded81,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 CZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 81,351 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

damage/hole to n/s/f section of outer sill (rest of sill showing signs of bubbling/corrosion)

Pass 23 Jan 2024 78,747 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage/hole to n/s/f section of outer sill (rest of sill showing signs of bubbling/corrosion)

o/s washer jet blocked.

rear heat shield loose.

Fail 22 Jan 2024 78,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage/hole to n/s/f section of outer sill (rest of sill showing signs of bubbling/corrosion)

o/s washer jet blocked.

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,843 miles

both n/s and o/s front tyres worn inner edges.

rear heat shield loose.

slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 64,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,245 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Jan 2018 45,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2017 35,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,300 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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV62 CZG is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV62 CZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV62 CZG?

You can check the full history of AV62 CZG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV62 CZG registered?

AV62 CZG is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AV62 CZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 CZG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV62 CZG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV62 CZG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.