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BG62 HRN

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,447 mi
Last recorded74,447 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 74,447 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal requirement recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2024 48,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc back plates corroded and not fully secure

Windscreen has minor chips

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 37,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,936 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 34,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,793 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexy joint breaking up.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 21,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,464 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 13,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 11,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HRN is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

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

Is BG62 HRN safe to buy?

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