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BJ61 UXW

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,257 mi
Last recorded45,257 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 UXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 45,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 39,464 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 33,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 31,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 30,247 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 28,829 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,245 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking side wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking side wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking side wall

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,143 miles

tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2017 18,778 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,772 miles

power steering bracket nut missing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 9,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 9,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ61 UXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ61 UXW, 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 BJ61 UXW registered?

BJ61 UXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ61 UXW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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