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AP16 SBU

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,244 mi
Last recorded55,244 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 SBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 55,244 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (2) Two (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 48,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (2) Two Perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 48,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (2) Two Perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 42,129 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 35,948 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts Outer wall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 35,948 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts Outer wall and edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 29,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 24,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 15,743 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

all four tyres perished

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 SBU is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in White 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 AP16 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

AP16 SBU is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is AP16 SBU safe to buy?

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