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BG12 AYF

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,999 mi
Last recorded62,999 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 AYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 57,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,921 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Feb 2022 56,918 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,114 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front runflat tyre fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,960 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 37,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,952 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 22,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BG12 AYF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG12 AYF, 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 BG12 AYF registered?

BG12 AYF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BG12 AYF safe to buy?

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