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BG12 DLY

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,383 mi
Last recorded105,383 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 DLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 105,383 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Fail 10 May 2018 105,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 87,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 86,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr disc reddened and showing signs of previous binding. nearside rear pads are not worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 51,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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 DLY is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

BG12 DLY is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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