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BJ12 OEB

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,047 mi
Last recorded47,047 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 27 Aug 2025 47,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 44,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 41,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,198 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 35,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 31,458 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 31,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,257 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,305 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,400 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 OEB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

BJ12 OEB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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