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AV62 UTX

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,333 mi
Last recorded106,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,333 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 106,318 miles

Power steering pump leaking or the hose (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 97,738 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 95,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 95,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 93,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 35,160 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 35,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 29,354 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 UTX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

AV62 UTX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is AV62 UTX safe to buy?

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