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BG61 LWD

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,772 mi
Last recorded149,772 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 149,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 140,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 127,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 99,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 54,523 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,507 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 41,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/f inner road rim bent

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,330 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 16,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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BG61 LWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG61 LWD, 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

How do I check the history of BG61 LWD?

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What year was BG61 LWD registered?

BG61 LWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is BG61 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 LWD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG61 LWD have outstanding finance?

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