CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG12 CDK

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 61,723 miles

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

Nearside Mirror casing missing

Offside Mirror casing missing

Fail 20 Feb 2026 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Mirror casing missing

Offside Mirror casing missing

Pass 26 Mar 2025 58,940 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 58,796 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,671 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 56,671 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,594 miles

Offside Front mirror damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2022 54,585 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,133 miles

Damage to n/side wing mirror case

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 42,369 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 20,808 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,168 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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG12 CDK is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG12 CDK?

You can check the full history of BG12 CDK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG12 CDK registered?

BG12 CDK is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is BG12 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 CDK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG12 CDK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG12 CDK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.