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BG12 BKA

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,477 mi
Last recorded96,477 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 BKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 96,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,854 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing uneven.

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

Nearside mirror loose.

Offside mirror loose.

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

engine oil leak.

power steering oil leak.

Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,879 miles

Nearside mirror loose.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 77,029 miles

engine intermittent misfire

Fail 21 Dec 2022 77,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

engine intermittent misfire

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,531 miles

both mirror units loose.

Fail 20 Dec 2021 71,531 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc rust.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both mirror units loose.

coolant leak.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,352 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 11 Dec 2019 58,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 58,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 52,057 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 52,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,205 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,125 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 BKA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BKA, 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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BG12 BKA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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