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AV62 DHA

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Orange Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 132,782 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 132,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 130,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 130,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,886 miles

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 13 Nov 2023 122,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 105,960 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive also around steering rack boot n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 90,559 miles

Central Seat belt missing buckle trapped between seat unable to inspect (7.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive also around steering rack boot n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror decoration ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

rear tyres both sides have uneven wear,feathered and noise when driven

Pass 29 Sep 2018 58,622 miles

Engine ol level on minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror furniture ()

Slight oil leak around gearbox sump / steering rack area

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,458 miles

OIL LEAK GEARBOX AREA

Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,306 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Aug 2015 15,288 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front Tyre sidewall perished

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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AV62 DHA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Orange with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DHA, 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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AV62 DHA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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