2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.2L Diesel · L20 DBW
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.2L, diesel). First registered 21/09/2012. Recorded mileage 86,375 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1248cc
L20 DBW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 86,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L20 DBW Mileage History
- 07/10/201531,655 mi
- 07/10/201531,655 mi
- 20/09/201646,213 mi+14,558 mi
- 20/09/201646,216 mi+3 mi
- 03/10/201756,433 mi+10,217 mi
- 11/12/201757,888 mi+1,455 mi
- 12/12/201757,888 mi
- 05/12/201861,865 mi+3,977 mi
- 05/12/201861,865 mi
- 06/12/201968,050 mi+6,185 mi
- 08/12/202069,507 mi+1,457 mi
- 24/11/202172,525 mi+3,018 mi
- 25/11/202172,525 mi
- 09/12/202276,306 mi+3,781 mi
- 09/12/202276,306 mi
- 20/11/202379,254 mi+2,948 mi
- 21/11/202482,786 mi+3,532 mi
- 03/12/202586,375 mi+3,589 mi
Average of roughly 5,387 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
L20 DBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Meriva (L20 DBW) between October 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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