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BK12 PZE

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,821 mi
Last recorded105,821 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 PZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,821 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering Rack ()

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 105,820 miles

Central Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Steering rack joint excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 103,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 103,128 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended SEAT BELT STALK MISSING STUCK UNDER BASE OF REAR SEAT ????? (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,613 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,865 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 92,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 82,456 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 82,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 76,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump plug leaking ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 76,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearly metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump plug leaking ()

Pass 11 May 2017 70,762 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 70,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 61,066 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 61,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,664 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 PZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PZE, 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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BK12 PZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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