2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · DK12 VVM
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 88,184 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,184 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.
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DK12 VVM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 88,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK12 VVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Meriva (DK12 VVM) between January 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
DK12 VVM Mileage History
- 05/01/201526,993 mi
- 03/07/201529,385 mi+2,392 mi
- 21/06/201632,867 mi+3,482 mi
- 10/06/201735,254 mi+2,387 mi
- 28/06/201839,187 mi+3,933 mi
- 29/06/201945,273 mi+6,086 mi
- 04/01/202156,724 mi+11,451 mi
- 30/12/202162,199 mi+5,475 mi
- 05/01/202262,236 mi+37 mi
- 03/01/202368,845 mi+6,609 mi
- 04/01/202368,884 mi+39 mi
- 04/01/202481,491 mi+12,607 mi
- 03/02/202587,098 mi+5,607 mi
- 13/02/202587,104 mi+6 mi
- 17/02/202688,184 mi+1,080 mi
- 17/02/202688,184 mi
Average of roughly 5,504 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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