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BD62 XAU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,740 mi
Last recorded78,740 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 XAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 78,740 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 72,267 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 72,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 Z (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 Z (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 71,214 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 65,191 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,885 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 57,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,653 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 53,653 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,835 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 13,689 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 9,069 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 XAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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