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BD62 XAN

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,700 mi
Last recorded106,700 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 106,700 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 106,700 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,774 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 89,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,977 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,773 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,552 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 72,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,026 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator bottom mount broken

Fail 18 Dec 2015 28,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator bottom mount broken

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 XAN is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XAN, 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 BD62 XAN registered?

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

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