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BF12 YEL

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,448 mi
Last recorded147,448 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 147,448 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sides suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

both sides rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 147,438 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sides suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

both sides rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 142,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,185 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front treads inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

rear disc backplates deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2022 133,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front treads inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

rear disc backplates deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear disc backplate deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2021 123,021 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear disc backplate deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 115,814 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,699 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 108,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,512 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,713 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 70,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge has no tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge has no tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to both rear outer sills

Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,703 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to both rear outer sills

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 YEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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