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BG12 EFP

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,145 mi
Last recorded86,145 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 EFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 86,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 77,312 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 28 Nov 2024 70,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 70,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 63,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 3mm and outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underbody heat shield partially insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,180 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 35,727 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))

Washers poor

Wipers worn

Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror dangler

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,027 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 EFP is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

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

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