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BG62 EJC

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,443 mi
Last recorded80,443 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 78,131 miles

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 75,575 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 75,574 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 71,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 66,995 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2021 65,572 miles

Flexible section of the exhaust front-pipe damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 63,821 miles

os day light not working

Fail 9 Dec 2019 63,819 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

os day light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked , but not showing white light at present

Fail 4 Dec 2018 54,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked , but not showing white light at present

Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,065 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,894 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 EJC 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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

BG62 EJC is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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