2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · RO62 UPM
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 09 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 131,231 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,231 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.
RO62 UPM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 131,231 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.
RO62 UPM 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 (RO62 UPM) between September 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 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 (18 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RO62 UPM Mileage History
- 08/09/201511,372 mi
- 16/09/201625,385 mi+14,013 mi
- 16/09/201625,385 mi
- 18/09/201746,664 mi+21,279 mi
- 10/09/201863,932 mi+17,268 mi
- 10/09/201863,932 mi
- 07/10/201975,381 mi+11,449 mi
- 07/10/201975,381 mi
- 28/09/202085,215 mi+9,834 mi
- 28/09/202085,215 mi
- 12/08/202188,419 mi+3,204 mi
- 03/08/2022164,955 mi+76,536 mi
- 10/08/2023112,333 mi-52,622 mi
- 11/08/2023112,334 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/2024117,954 mi+5,620 mi
- 08/08/2024117,954 mi
- 11/08/2025126,486 mi+8,532 mi
- 11/08/2026131,231 mi+4,745 mi
Average of roughly 10,972 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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