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BJ12 BWN

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,465 mi
Last recorded160,465 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 160,465 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

spanner lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Aug 2024 144,501 miles

Nsr lamp lens damaged,but not emitting white light.

Fail 28 Aug 2024 144,501 miles

Nsr lamp lens damaged,but not emitting white light.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 133,107 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,531 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,696 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ12 BWN 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 BJ12 BWN, 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 BJ12 BWN registered?

BJ12 BWN is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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