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BJ16 ZSD

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,727 mi
Last recorded68,727 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 ZSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 68,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe separating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 61,858 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 61,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 52,089 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,994 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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 ZSD is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

BJ16 ZSD is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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