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AP16 RZU

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,163 mi
Last recorded94,163 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 RZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 94,163 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 84,361 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 84,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 72,961 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 63,983 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 63,980 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 51,111 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 51,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 33,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,635 miles

Rear tyres are feathered

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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AP16 RZU is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP16 RZU, 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 AP16 RZU registered?

AP16 RZU is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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