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BJ16 LCC

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 LCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 86,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,436 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,164 miles

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

TPMS Light indicates low pressure in one or more of the tyres

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some corrosion to the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,897 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,725 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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BJ16 LCC is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Black 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 BJ16 LCC, 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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BJ16 LCC is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 3 August 2016.

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