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BG62 RDU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,223 mi
Last recorded43,223 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 RDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 43,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,490 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 55,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 48,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 41,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 18,514 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 14,451 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2015 14,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 RDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,364cc 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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

BG62 RDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BG62 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 RDU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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