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AY12 XZR

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,705 mi
Last recorded128,705 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 128,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,287 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 123,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,064 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 118,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,736 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 108,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,382 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,799 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,283 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,060 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,839 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,696 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 XZR is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AY12 XZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY12 XZR registered?

AY12 XZR is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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