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BL16 JZW

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,211 mi
Last recorded41,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 JZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 41,211 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both F ront (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 33,522 miles

low emission

Pass 28 Jul 2023 30,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 27,800 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 27,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 22,492 miles

The vehicle passed the emissions test but no printout was produced due to low emissions

Pass 3 Jul 2020 16,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,086 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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BL16 JZW is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BL16 JZW, 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 BL16 JZW registered?

BL16 JZW is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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The MOT history for BL16 JZW 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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