2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · FM12 DFL
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 34,853 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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FM12 DFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 34,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FM12 DFL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Meriva (FM12 DFL) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FM12 DFL Mileage History
- 12/11/202121,774 mi
- 09/11/202224,103 mi+2,329 mi
- 11/12/202327,670 mi+3,567 mi
- 09/12/202431,822 mi+4,152 mi
- 17/11/202534,853 mi+3,031 mi
Average of roughly 3,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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