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BG12 EOJ

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 98,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 90,311 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 84,876 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 64,353 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 May 2018 53,448 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 53,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 42,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damage and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 29,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 19,771 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 EOJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EOJ, 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 EOJ registered?

BG12 EOJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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