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AY12 XYO

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 54,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 50,779 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,697 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,557 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 44,763 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,829 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,458 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,437 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,396 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jan 2015 23,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XYO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue 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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

AY12 XYO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AY12 XYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 XYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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