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BG62 UFB

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,259 mi
Last recorded102,259 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 102,259 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front subframe corroded

No coolant

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 102,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,474 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 87,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid section of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Engine mounting bracket fractured Lower (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,697 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,840 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 76,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both/worn/inner/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,446 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 29,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 UFB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFB, 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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BG62 UFB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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