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AV62 OXU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,840 mi
Last recorded130,840 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 130,840 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 130,840 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 136,670 miles

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

central seat belt clip cover missing

rear number plate has slight damage

Fail 30 Dec 2022 136,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

central seat belt clip cover missing

rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,414 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slitly water leak radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 62,414 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slitly water leak radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,606 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 53,606 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 42,882 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,668 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,820 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,772 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 OXU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver 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 OXU, 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 OXU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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