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BG62 EDO

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,280 mi
Last recorded80,280 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 EDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 80,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side front bottom arms corroded

rear pads getting low and discs lipped

Fail 1 Oct 2025 80,280 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side front bottom arms corroded

rear pads getting low and discs lipped

Pass 23 Oct 2024 74,775 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 74,759 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 69,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,329 miles

all 4 tyres low

Pass 26 Oct 2019 51,765 miles

rear discs corroded but ok in rollers

Pass 10 Nov 2018 45,318 miles

rear discs surface corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 38,560 miles

front pads getting low

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak under turbo pipes

rear discs lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,385 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 24,518 miles

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

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 EDO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 EDO, 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 EDO registered?

BG62 EDO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is BG62 EDO safe to buy?

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