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AK16 VHT

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,888 mi
Last recorded47,888 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 42,880 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,036 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 39,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 35,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 31,440 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 28,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 20,778 miles

both front tyres on3 mm

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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AK16 VHT is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK16 VHT, 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 AK16 VHT registered?

AK16 VHT is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is AK16 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 VHT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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