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AK16 VHY

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 48,528 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2025 44,181 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small perishing, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 40,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 36,267 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 32,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 27,963 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 24,141 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES HAVE UNEVEN TREAD ON INNER PART OF TYRES

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,349 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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 VHY is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

AK16 VHY is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is AK16 VHY safe to buy?

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