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BG12 GVD

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,616 mi
Last recorded82,616 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 82,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 82,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 79,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 77,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,747 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 70,747 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,987 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 40,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,205 miles

Inspected in wet conditions.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,898 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,064 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 GVD is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

BG12 GVD is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is BG12 GVD safe to buy?

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