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AK16 VHX

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,742 mi
Last recorded24,742 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 24,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 20,446 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 20,446 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 16,366 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 15,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 15,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 13,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 13,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 7,042 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 7,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (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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AK16 VHX is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in White 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 AK16 VHX, 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 AK16 VHX registered?

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

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