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BJ12 XOB

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,779 mi
Last recorded50,779 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 48,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 46,073 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 45,144 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 45,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,214 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 44,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 41,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,224 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 36,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,987 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 28,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XOB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJ12 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

BJ12 XOB is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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