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AO16 VVJ

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,435 mi
Last recorded26,435 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 26,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 16,455 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 16,411 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 16,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light on tyre pressures adjusted (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 14,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 13,210 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 12,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 11,174 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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AO16 VVJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO16 VVJ, 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 AO16 VVJ registered?

AO16 VVJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is AO16 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 VVJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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