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BA16 PCZ

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,556 mi
Last recorded71,556 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 PCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,556 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 71,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 47,549 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 38,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 23,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,023 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 19,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BA16 PCZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey 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 BA16 PCZ, 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 BA16 PCZ registered?

BA16 PCZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BA16 PCZ safe to buy?

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