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BU16 LVK

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,299 mi
Last recorded42,299 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 42,299 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 41,190 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 41,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 39,807 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,421 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 36,947 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 19,962 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 19,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 12,547 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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BU16 LVK is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU16 LVK, 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 BU16 LVK registered?

BU16 LVK is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is BU16 LVK safe to buy?

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