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BG12 BHP

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,603 mi
Last recorded62,603 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 BHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 62,603 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 62,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,901 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 55,094 miles

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

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 6 Jul 2022 48,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,037 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,519 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Apr 2018 38,519 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre perishing and wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre perishing and wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,555 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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BG12 BHP is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHP, 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 BHP registered?

BG12 BHP is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BG12 BHP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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