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BG12 LVV

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,910 mi
Last recorded99,910 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,635 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 93,635 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,448 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 68,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,036 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 53,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,201 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 LVV is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

BG12 LVV is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is BG12 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 LVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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