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BJ12 ZYR

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,082 mi
Last recorded75,082 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 75,082 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 70,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,614 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 65,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,033 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,391 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 29,658 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 27,589 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2017 25,230 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 25,230 miles

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

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

205/55/16 BRIDGE STONE

Pass 12 May 2016 20,694 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 16,429 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 16,429 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 ZYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

BJ12 ZYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is BJ12 ZYR safe to buy?

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