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BD12 YNM

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,045 mi
Last recorded65,045 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 65,045 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 65,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,991 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 56,809 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 51,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,359 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexible joint section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive seep from front of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,109 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 45,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,874 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 43,874 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,118 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 38,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 33,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 26,696 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 18,270 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,202 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 YNM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey 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 YNM, 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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BD12 YNM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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