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BF12 AEL

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,977 mi
Last recorded124,977 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 AEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 124,977 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 124,975 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 113,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 113,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 102,086 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 102,082 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended as seating on seat right buckle inop (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,277 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 92,081 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,750 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 124,003 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,962 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 53,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 16,717 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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BF12 AEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF12 AEL, 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 BF12 AEL registered?

BF12 AEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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