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AK66 YXL

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 YXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,379 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 91,994 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle beam mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 91,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle beam mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,491 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 70,687 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,887 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 36,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 24,687 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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AK66 YXL is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Black 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 AK66 YXL, 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 AK66 YXL registered?

AK66 YXL is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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