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B4 FJB

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,786 mi
Last recorded70,786 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 FJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 70,786 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant reservoir level is low

Pass 13 Jan 2023 42,769 miles

Nearside Front deep cut in tread pattern

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 31,530 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 31,502 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 29,924 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 29,924 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,513 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 27,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 22,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 9,913 miles

Rear Tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 27 Sep 2016 9,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 3 Sep 2015 5,014 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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B4 FJB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 51,725 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 FJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B4 FJB registered?

B4 FJB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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