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BJ62 PWU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,436 mi
Last recorded61,436 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 PWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 61,436 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,090 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,216 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 49,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,967 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished inner and outer and cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 42,232 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 27,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 20,210 miles

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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 PWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PWU, 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 BJ62 PWU registered?

BJ62 PWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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