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BJ12 BXC

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,385 mi
Last recorded73,385 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,385 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 73,385 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,830 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade not clearing properly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,883 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade not clearing properly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 54,538 miles

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,749 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 7,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 7,029 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 BXC is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

BJ12 BXC is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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