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AW62 SUM

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,747 mi
Last recorded147,747 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW62 SUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 147,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 140,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 131,587 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 112,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,023 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 103,023 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,218 miles

Offside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

Steering malfunctioning but not seriously affecting operation.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 90,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

Steering malfunctioning but not seriously affecting operation.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,623 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,373 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,486 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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AW62 SUM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol 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 AW62 SUM, 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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AW62 SUM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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