2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · K4 KYJ
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 34,280 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,280 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.
K4 KYJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 34,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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K4 KYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Meriva (K4 KYJ) between March 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 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 (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
K4 KYJ Mileage History
- 10/03/20153,253 mi
- 21/04/20167,796 mi+4,543 mi
- 20/04/201713,248 mi+5,452 mi
- 11/04/201817,771 mi+4,523 mi
- 11/04/201921,047 mi+3,276 mi
- 14/07/202022,034 mi+987 mi
- 23/06/202123,725 mi+1,691 mi
- 28/06/202227,470 mi+3,745 mi
- 10/07/202329,221 mi+1,751 mi
- 10/07/202329,221 mi
- 09/07/202430,706 mi+1,485 mi
- 02/07/202531,881 mi+1,175 mi
- 02/07/202531,884 mi+3 mi
- 09/07/202634,280 mi+2,396 mi
Average of roughly 2,738 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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