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BG12 ZKL

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,351 mi
Last recorded81,351 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 81,351 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 73,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 63,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 55,880 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 51,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,233 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 49,202 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,633 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,933 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 37,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,654 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 ZKL is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,364cc petrol 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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

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

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