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BD62 WUL

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 WUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 81,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 81,516 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 73,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 64,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 56,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 47,822 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 47,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time light inop

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 39,414 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 36,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 29,253 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 23,252 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 15,659 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 WUL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD62 WUL, 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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BD62 WUL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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