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BF12 RVL

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,735 mi
Last recorded116,735 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 RVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,735 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 116,726 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,747 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,576 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 95,576 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,169 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 70,157 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,267 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 RVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVL, 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

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What year was BF12 RVL registered?

BF12 RVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BF12 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 RVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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