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BG12 EKL

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,905 mi
Last recorded109,905 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,905 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 99,959 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 96,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 84,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive poss drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,169 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 81,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,930 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,226 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from t/stat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 74,226 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from t/stat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage and inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished, splitting inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,112 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 70,112 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 68,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 May 2016 50,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres are chopping on (INNER EDGES)

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 EKL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc 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 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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