CarVerify

Free Car Check

A14 YFR

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,408 mi
Last recorded54,408 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,408 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into joiner slightly blown under factory coating (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 54,352 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged cover missing and buckle button broken off (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into joiner slightly blown under factory coating (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,340 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 39,474 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 39,471 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 33,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 30,379 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 30,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 26,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,883 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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A14 YFR is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,708 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 A14 YFR, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A14 YFR?

You can check the full history of A14 YFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A14 YFR registered?

A14 YFR is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A14 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 YFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A14 YFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A14 YFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.