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BJ62 VNO

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,648 mi
Last recorded36,648 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 36,648 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 36,648 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 35,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 34,709 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,924 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 33,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,358 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,681 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 18,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 12,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 4,136 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 VNO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc 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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

BJ62 VNO is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 VNO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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