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BF12 YEB

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

236,281 mi
Last recorded236,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 236,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 235,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 138,292 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 132,152 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has surface rust under body

Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,683 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 116,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,492 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 108,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 103,852 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 103,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 94,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,860 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 86,860 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,635 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,700 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,072 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 54,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YEB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YEB, 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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BF12 YEB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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