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BK12 NLD

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,163 mi
Last recorded74,163 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,330 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 68,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 53,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,130 miles

Exhaust flexi broken

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,507 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 34,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 31,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,939 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,162 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 16,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,397 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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BK12 NLD is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 BK12 NLD, 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 BK12 NLD registered?

BK12 NLD is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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