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BGZ 1269

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,445 mi
Last recorded59,445 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 1269
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 59,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2025 57,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 57,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,808 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 55,808 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 52,396 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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BGZ 1269 is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGZ 1269, 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 BGZ 1269 registered?

BGZ 1269 is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is BGZ 1269 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 1269 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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