CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF12 HYH

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,322 mi
Last recorded61,322 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,322 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged Both rears outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/45 r17 91y ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 55,801 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 53,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,310 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 47,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,390 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 41,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

osf tyre cracked on the edges

Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,751 miles

both rear tyres have cracking on side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,799 miles

both front tyres worn to the min legal limit, just passable

front brake discs worn very thin and lipped

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 18 Jul 2015 13,573 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 13,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak turbo area

Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,115 miles

oil leak turbo area

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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF12 HYH is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel 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 HYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF12 HYH?

You can check the full history of BF12 HYH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF12 HYH registered?

BF12 HYH is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is BF12 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 HYH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF12 HYH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF12 HYH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.