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BF12 AHV

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 AHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,895 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 94,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 90,420 miles

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

Fail 3 Dec 2024 90,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2024 84,898 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 78,954 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 78,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,318 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 72,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,398 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot cracked all around boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEX DAMAGE AND SLIGHT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL MISTY WITH OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE PERISHING SPLIT AROUND TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE SPLIT INNER AND OUTER OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive UPPER ENGINE AND OFFSIDE ENGINE LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 60,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEX DAMAGE AND SLIGHT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL MISTY WITH OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE PERISHING SPLIT AROUND TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE SPLIT INNER AND OUTER OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive UPPER ENGINE AND OFFSIDE ENGINE LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,211 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,618 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 33,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Feb 2015 23,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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