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BG62 LAA

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,407 mi
Last recorded56,407 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 56,407 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,492 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,453 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,167 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 50,167 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,687 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 41,878 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 35,729 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,003 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 27,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre has nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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 LAA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

BG62 LAA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BG62 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 LAA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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