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AY12 XJM

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,329 mi
Last recorded37,329 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 37,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 34,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 31,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 28,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 26,030 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,494 miles

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Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 20,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 17,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,902 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 10,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,669 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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AY12 XJM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY12 XJM, 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 AY12 XJM registered?

AY12 XJM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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