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BG12 DNF

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,581 mi
Last recorded35,581 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 DNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 35,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,143 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 35,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Aug 2023 34,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 30,734 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 23,704 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,439 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 14,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 14,012 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 DNF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black 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 DNF, 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 DNF registered?

BG12 DNF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is BG12 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 DNF 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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