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BF12 YEJ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,085 mi
Last recorded123,085 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 123,085 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 116,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,818 miles

General corrosion to front suspension arms and sub-frame

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,828 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 129,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,390 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,946 miles

Nearside Front trye worn on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2017 58,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front trye worn on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,602 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 YEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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