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RE12 BXN

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Orange Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,874 mi
Last recorded79,874 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 BXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 79,874 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,157 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,953 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop lamp damage and partialy not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 73,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 67,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,704 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2020 64,704 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

wipers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,253 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,446 miles

wipers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,452 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 28,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RE12 BXN is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Orange with a 1,364cc 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 RE12 BXN, 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 RE12 BXN registered?

RE12 BXN is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is RE12 BXN safe to buy?

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