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BF12 AZW

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,603 mi
Last recorded94,603 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 AZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,518 miles

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

Front Tie rod arms inner have slight play, both sides.

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,768 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 80,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,088 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 63,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,946 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 36,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,162 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 29,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,086 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre is worn low on the inner edge and deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,608 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 AZW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AZW, 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 AZW registered?

BF12 AZW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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