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BG62 DYM

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,182 mi
Last recorded76,182 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 DYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 70,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 59,574 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,613 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,469 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,158 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,746 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 DYM is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DYM, 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 DYM registered?

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

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