2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · SP62 SYX
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 104,037 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,037 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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SP62 SYX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 104,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP62 SYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Meriva (SP62 SYX) between May 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SP62 SYX Mileage History
- 29/05/201510,166 mi
- 28/07/201510,778 mi+612 mi
- 21/04/201612,567 mi+1,789 mi
- 01/04/201720,491 mi+7,924 mi
- 14/04/201828,223 mi+7,732 mi
- 13/04/201935,115 mi+6,892 mi
- 13/04/201935,118 mi+3 mi
- 28/03/202042,093 mi+6,975 mi
- 27/03/202150,370 mi+8,277 mi
- 27/03/202150,370 mi
- 04/04/202264,003 mi+13,633 mi
- 08/04/202380,068 mi+16,065 mi
- 13/04/202494,658 mi+14,590 mi
- 14/04/202599,330 mi+4,672 mi
- 11/04/2026104,037 mi+4,707 mi
Average of roughly 8,637 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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