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AGZ 4097

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,220 mi
Last recorded86,220 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 4097
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,220 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 86,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 47,807 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 47,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 29,849 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 26,945 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 23,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 20,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 17,693 miles

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 8 Feb 2019 15,080 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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AGZ 4097 is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc 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 AGZ 4097, 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.

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What year was AGZ 4097 registered?

AGZ 4097 is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is AGZ 4097 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGZ 4097 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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