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AP16 VMD

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 VMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

small stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking + small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 112,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking + small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 31 Aug 2022 100,516 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 100,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,474 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,905 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 90,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 VMD is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMD, 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 AP16 VMD registered?

AP16 VMD is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is AP16 VMD safe to buy?

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