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BG62 AWX

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,336 mi
Last recorded73,336 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 AWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,336 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,509 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 70,509 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,747 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 64,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and almost on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,552 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes deteriorated ,more so at drivers side but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,734 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 59,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,592 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,262 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,961 miles

Offside Rear tyre castleated on the inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2015 39,961 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre castleated on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG62 AWX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 BG62 AWX, 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 BG62 AWX registered?

BG62 AWX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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