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BD62 WUW

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,072 mi
Last recorded67,072 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 67,072 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight ply on top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 67,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight ply on top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 61,758 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both rear park brake cable guide corroded but not weakened

Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,664 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative but not mandatory on this age of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight engine, gearbox and power steering fluid leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 42,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,616 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 37,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,196 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 13,310 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 WUW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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