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BG62 EHU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,557 mi
Last recorded58,557 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 EHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 58,557 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 48,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,645 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 43,632 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 42,681 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 39,178 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 37,038 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 37,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 30,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 25,527 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 20,531 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 20,531 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 15,831 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 EHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 EHU registered?

BG62 EHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is BG62 EHU safe to buy?

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