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BD12 CEJ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,400 mi
Last recorded102,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,400 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 90,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 78,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 44,394 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 34,747 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 34,747 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,159 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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BD12 CEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD12 CEJ, 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 BD12 CEJ registered?

BD12 CEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is BD12 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 CEJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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