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BG62 XVT

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,508 mi
Last recorded92,508 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 XVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 92,508 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 81,898 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 81,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,590 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 75,504 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,392 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 68,392 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,571 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 60,571 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,399 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald spot on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bodywork damaged. no sharp edges

Nearside Rear exhaust system out of alignment . still supported and secure

Offside Front spanner lamp illuminating indicating oil change due

Offside Rear bodywork damaged. no sharp edges

Fail 3 Nov 2015 23,918 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects hanging interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald spot on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bodywork damaged. no sharp edges

Nearside Rear exhaust system out of alignment . still supported and secure

Offside Front spanner lamp illuminating indicating oil change due

Offside Rear bodywork damaged. no sharp 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 XVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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