2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · CE12 OLK
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 115,273 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CE12 OLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 115,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE12 OLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Meriva (CE12 OLK) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CE12 OLK Mileage History
- 22/09/2023105,304 mi
- 16/12/2024109,999 mi+4,695 mi
- 13/12/2025115,205 mi+5,206 mi
- 31/12/2025115,273 mi+68 mi
- 31/12/2025115,273 mi
Average of roughly 4,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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