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BG12 EUM

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,808 mi
Last recorded109,808 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 109,808 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 109,808 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 106,290 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 106,085 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine smoking too much (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 98,322 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,990 miles

All four brake discs worn/pitted/scored

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 82,868 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,671 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine temp overheating

Fail 12 Jun 2018 73,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine temp overheating

Pass 12 May 2017 38,610 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 31,761 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 31,006 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 31,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe slpit (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,094 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 EUM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EUM, 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 EUM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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