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AY12 YOD

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

White Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,958 mi
Last recorded43,958 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 43,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 42,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 42,613 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 41,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 39,748 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 38,282 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 36,683 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,503 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 30,663 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 30,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 28,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 26,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,713 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 YOD is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in White with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD registered?

AY12 YOD is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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