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BG62 XJU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,887 mi
Last recorded79,887 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 79,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 77,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,476 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 74,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 71,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,108 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,720 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,720 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,973 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner section 2mm

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 60,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner section 2mm

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,487 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,814 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,182 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 XJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 XJU registered?

BG62 XJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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