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BJ16 TFV

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,820 mi
Last recorded15,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 TFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 15,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 15,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 15,175 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 14,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 12,969 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 12,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 10,781 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 TFV is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TFV, 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 BJ16 TFV registered?

BJ16 TFV is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BJ16 TFV safe to buy?

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