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BG62 FWD

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,399 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 68,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,038 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 57,038 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 54,549 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 46,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,957 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 30,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,335 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 14,426 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 FWD 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 85.7%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

BG62 FWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BG62 FWD safe to buy?

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