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BG12 DNX

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 DNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 96,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 77,796 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 77,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,171 miles

Coolant leak coolant out let , stain on under side of water pump ,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhuast flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,651 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,116 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 40,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak from ns driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 34,820 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak from ns driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,785 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges and showing signs of perishing 225/45/17V

Offside Front tyre cracked/split on inner side wall and slightly under inflated

Oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,543 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,748 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 16,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 DNX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 DNX, 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 DNX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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