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BA16 PDV

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,653 mi
Last recorded75,653 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 PDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 75,653 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 75,653 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 65,495 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 59,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,215 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 49,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 36,331 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PDV is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

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

Is BA16 PDV safe to buy?

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