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AV62 OWO

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,362 mi
Last recorded60,362 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 60,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on front suspension

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 60,362 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on front suspension

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,931 miles

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,327 miles

Front tyres x2- n/s and o/s slightly soft

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 n/s and o/s ()

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 40,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 32,960 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 32,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking ? (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking ? (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,503 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc shield corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc shield corroded

Rear beam axle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2019 25,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc shield corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc shield corroded

Rear beam axle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 21,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - especially outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - especially outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - especially outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - especially outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 16,870 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing in side wall

n/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing in side wall

oil leak from automatic gearbox pipe

Pass 6 Oct 2016 11,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,132 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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AV62 OWO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OWO, 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 AV62 OWO registered?

AV62 OWO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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