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AY16 ZBT

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,247 mi
Last recorded67,247 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 ZBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,247 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3 - 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 46,836 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 46,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,506 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 30,660 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,170 miles

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

slight oil leak from power assisted steering rack

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 ZBT is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY16 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

AY16 ZBT is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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The MOT history for AY16 ZBT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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