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BF62 DYB

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,057 mi
Last recorded94,057 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 DYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,057 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 80,732 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower right (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,403 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,293 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 66,293 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamp aims too high. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 51,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,374 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,379 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 15,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 9,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 9,902 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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BF62 DYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol 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 BF62 DYB, 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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What year was BF62 DYB registered?

BF62 DYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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