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BG12 FBF

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,257 mi
Last recorded48,257 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 48,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 40,394 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 37,677 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,998 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 28,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 25,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,657 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges and slightly out of shape

small cuts to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 20 May 2015 18,025 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 FBF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

BG12 FBF is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BG12 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 FBF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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