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BU16 LVW

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,184 mi
Last recorded74,184 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 74,184 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 60,628 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 54,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 52,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 38,003 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,478 miles

Coolant leak ()

power steering pipe weaping

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 LVW is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BU16 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU16 LVW?

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What year was BU16 LVW registered?

BU16 LVW is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BU16 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 LVW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU16 LVW have outstanding finance?

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