2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.2L Diesel · VE12 HLR
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 76,384 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,384 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.
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VE12 HLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 76,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 HLR 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 (VE12 HLR) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
VE12 HLR Mileage History
- 10/05/202469,825 mi
- 10/05/202469,825 mi
- 16/05/202573,113 mi+3,288 mi
- 06/05/202676,384 mi+3,271 mi
- 06/05/202676,384 mi
Average of roughly 3,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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