2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · PY61 GCX
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19/01/2012. Recorded mileage 122,028 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,028 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1686cc
PY61 GCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 122,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PY61 GCX Mileage History
- 31/01/202273,747 mi
- 16/09/202397,199 mi+23,452 mi
- 25/09/2024108,600 mi+11,401 mi
- 04/10/2025122,006 mi+13,406 mi
- 07/10/2025122,028 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 13,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY61 GCX 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 (PY61 GCX) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”; “Power steering fluid reservoir empty steering hard to turn (2.1.5 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
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