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AY16 XYR

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,030 mi
Last recorded52,030 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 52,030 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 47,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 45,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing,tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 42,969 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 42,969 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 May 2022 40,936 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 38,552 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 38,552 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 36,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,125 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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AY16 XYR is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY16 XYR, 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 AY16 XYR registered?

AY16 XYR is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AY16 XYR safe to buy?

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