2012 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · YG12 FBN
2012 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 108,860 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,860 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.
YG12 FBN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 108,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YG12 FBN Mileage History
- 26/01/201523,367 mi
- 18/01/201630,293 mi+6,926 mi
- 10/01/201744,114 mi+13,821 mi
- 04/01/201854,106 mi+9,992 mi
- 19/01/201962,538 mi+8,432 mi
- 19/01/201962,538 mi
- 20/01/202071,157 mi+8,619 mi
- 20/01/202177,256 mi+6,099 mi
- 20/01/202177,256 mi
- 17/01/202286,155 mi+8,899 mi
- 24/01/202396,309 mi+10,154 mi
- 31/01/202396,309 mi
- 15/01/202498,879 mi+2,570 mi
- 20/01/2025103,296 mi+4,417 mi
- 05/01/2026108,860 mi+5,564 mi
Average of roughly 7,813 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
YG12 FBN 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 (YG12 FBN) between January 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber upper case (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber upper case (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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