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BG12 EKN

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,535 mi
Last recorded105,535 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,522 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 98,514 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,885 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 88,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,276 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,379 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,663 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 EKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKN, 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 EKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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