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BD16 VTJ

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,107 mi
Last recorded38,107 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 VTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 38,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 33,988 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 33,988 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2024 32,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 28,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 24,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 16,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,742 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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BD16 VTJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,398cc 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 BD16 VTJ, 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 BD16 VTJ registered?

BD16 VTJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is BD16 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 VTJ 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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