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BG62 DND

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,849 mi
Last recorded72,849 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 DND
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,896 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,313 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,624 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,173 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,275 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 51,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,403 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 44,401 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,785 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,083 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,884 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 DND is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DND, 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 DND registered?

BG62 DND is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is BG62 DND safe to buy?

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