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BP16 ZBZ

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,851 mi
Last recorded143,851 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 ZBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 143,851 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 136,520 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 132,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 132,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 124,833 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive FROM DRIVESHAFT SEAL ENTERNING INTO GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 124,833 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive FROM DRIVESHAFT SEAL ENTERNING INTO GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 105,901 miles

Front exhaust section starting to deteriorate

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror housing slightly loose

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner.

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,461 miles

Nearside Front Non-obligatory wing mirror housing slightly loose

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 57,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Non-obligatory wing mirror housing slightly loose

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BP16 ZBZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BP16 ZBZ, 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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BP16 ZBZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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