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SW12 XCX

2012 Opel Meriva

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,753 mi
Last recorded81,753 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XCX
MakeOpel
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 81,753 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame Heavly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 74,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2023 74,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 71,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished Between Tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Perished Between Tread

Pass 22 May 2020 63,295 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,792 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Opel Meriva?

Based on 886 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
5,234
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 28
Stop lamp not working 20
position lamp(s) not working 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
fog lamp not working 15
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SW12 XCX is a 2012 Opel Meriva in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Opel Meriva fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW12 XCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Opel Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW12 XCX registered?

SW12 XCX is a 2012 Opel Meriva, first registered on 15 July 2012.

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