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AY66 XLU

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,661 mi
Last recorded40,661 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 XLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 40,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,276 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 37,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 35,066 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,633 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 31,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2021 28,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 29,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 24,724 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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AY66 XLU is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Green with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AY66 XLU, 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 AY66 XLU registered?

AY66 XLU is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AY66 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 XLU 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.

Does AY66 XLU have outstanding finance?

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