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BD12 YLM

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,816 mi
Last recorded74,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder close to cord being exposed.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 63,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 52,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,829 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,438 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,679 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,185 miles

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 YLM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

BD12 YLM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is BD12 YLM safe to buy?

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