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BG62 DHV

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,504 mi
Last recorded71,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 DHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 71,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 63,276 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Fail 10 Jun 2025 63,276 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 57,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 52,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 47,446 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 41,278 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,190 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 20,574 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,718 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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BG62 DHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BG62 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

BG62 DHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BG62 DHV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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