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BG12 BYR

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,018 mi
Last recorded66,018 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 66,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on inner edge to limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 66,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on inner edge to limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 59,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 56,604 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 5 Apr 2019 49,985 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,711 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 41,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,578 miles

engine light illuminated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,305 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,359 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 BYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

BG12 BYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is BG12 BYR safe to buy?

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