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BF12 RWJ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,890 mi
Last recorded86,890 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 RWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 86,890 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 86,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,911 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 75,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 23 Jan 2023 64,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,374 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,668 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,386 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 RWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

BF12 RWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 RWJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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