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BG12 ZJK

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,150 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,227 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,511 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,077 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,831 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 31,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 26,384 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 ZJK is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 ZJK registered?

BG12 ZJK is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is BG12 ZJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ZJK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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