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AK16 XVB

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,159 mi
Last recorded77,159 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 XVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 75,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 65,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 53,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,985 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,916 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 37,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,313 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,145 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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AK16 XVB is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

AK16 XVB is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is AK16 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 XVB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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