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AF16 ETL

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,436 mi
Last recorded46,436 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ETL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 46,436 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 42,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,004 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 13,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 8,406 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 8,184 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 8,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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AF16 ETL is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF16 ETL, 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

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What year was AF16 ETL registered?

AF16 ETL is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AF16 ETL safe to buy?

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