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BJ12 HGA

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,233 mi
Last recorded72,233 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,233 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,446 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,155 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 62,041 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 59,755 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,006 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 47,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,271 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 34,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 19,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 6,946 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 6,536 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 6,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 4,402 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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BJ12 HGA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HGA, 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 BJ12 HGA registered?

BJ12 HGA is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 HGA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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