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BG62 RAX

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,531 mi
Last recorded62,531 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 RAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 62,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,485 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 53,485 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 50,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear seatbelt clasp damaged - nearside

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 50,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear seatbelt clasp damaged - nearside

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,420 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x1 on nearside of centre seat (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play, may require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning middle bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 41,706 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 60,260 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 34,427 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 29,440 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 24,896 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 20,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 17,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 17,060 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,528 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 RAX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

BG62 RAX is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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