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AGZ 5849

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,156 mi
Last recorded59,156 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 5849
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 59,156 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion rear axle.

Fail 2 Feb 2026 59,156 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion rear axle.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 49,965 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 42,772 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 32,869 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 24,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 18,835 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 12,979 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 12,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 5849 is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 5849, 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 AGZ 5849 registered?

AGZ 5849 is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is AGZ 5849 safe to buy?

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