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BU16 LXE

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,705 mi
Last recorded76,705 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,705 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 76,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 69,446 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 69,425 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 61,150 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 61,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 47,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,169 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to lift/twist

Fail 5 Jun 2020 40,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to lift/twist

Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,932 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))

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 LXE is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc 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 BU16 LXE, 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 LXE?

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What year was BU16 LXE registered?

BU16 LXE is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is BU16 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 LXE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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