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BD12 OYS

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,989 mi
Last recorded70,989 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,989 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,696 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 70,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,013 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 66,013 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,157 miles

front brake discs corroded and not working full surface

front tyres worn low

r/o/s coil spring distorted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 62,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded and not working full surface

front tyres worn low

r/o/s coil spring distorted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 57,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,228 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,391 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,386 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 17,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD12 OYS, 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 OYS registered?

BD12 OYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is BD12 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 OYS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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