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BF12 MZW

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,638 mi
Last recorded73,638 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 MZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 73,638 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 73,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 66,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 66,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking Plastic Breather/Filling neck above rear axle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,277 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 58,277 miles

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

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,455 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 38,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 4,912 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 MZW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

BF12 MZW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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