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AK66 YXU

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,940 mi
Last recorded37,940 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 37,940 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 37,939 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 34,326 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 31,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 27,993 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 27,993 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 23,870 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 18,845 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 15,548 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 YXU 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 77.8%.

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 AK66 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

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

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