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BF62 VFO

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,069 mi
Last recorded147,069 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 VFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 147,069 miles

Front Shocks corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 144,045 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 142,888 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 142,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing wheel liner on left lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow coming from mid section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 140,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 140,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 136,425 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,091 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 123,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,582 miles

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

tailgate will not open

Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,366 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 76,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,156 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 43,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VFO, 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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BF62 VFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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