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BG62 FWS

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,136 mi
Last recorded47,136 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 FWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 47,136 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

no smoke detected on emmisions test

Fail 14 Aug 2025 47,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

no smoke detected on emmisions test

Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,804 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,411 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 31,892 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,715 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,592 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 21,949 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 18,660 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,014 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 FWS is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

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

Is BG62 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 FWS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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