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BD62 UTW

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

225,310 mi
Last recorded225,310 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 UTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 225,310 miles

Nearside Front seat mouldy

Nearside Rear Slight damage to door and arch

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 225,310 miles

Nearside Front seat mouldy

Nearside Rear Slight damage to door and arch

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 214,331 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear door and wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 198,112 miles

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 198,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 111,535 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 18 Dec 2021 104,315 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,044 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 90,817 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 76,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 68,765 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 55,888 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,627 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 21,626 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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BD62 UTW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD62 UTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD62 UTW registered?

BD62 UTW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is BD62 UTW safe to buy?

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