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BF12 DPU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

White Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,141 mi
Last recorded70,141 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,861 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 65,593 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 44,636 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 44,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,921 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 25,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 25,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,101 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 DPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in White with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF12 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

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

Is BF12 DPU safe to buy?

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