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BJ62 LRK

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 LRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 78,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 72,097 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 72,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,357 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,337 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,643 miles

SVS light disaplayed

Pass 7 Jan 2019 42,413 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage around power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

oil residue around lower oil cooler pipe

Fail 7 Jan 2019 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage around power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

oil residue around lower oil cooler pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,372 miles

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

Slight misting from power steering pump

Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,641 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 11,138 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 9,696 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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BJ62 LRK is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 BJ62 LRK, 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 BJ62 LRK registered?

BJ62 LRK is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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