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BG12 TYX

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,421 mi
Last recorded58,421 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 58,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

water leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2026 58,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

water leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,227 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 51,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 43,819 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 43,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,266 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 42,266 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 33,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,952 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 12,027 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 TYX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

BG12 TYX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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