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BU16 WMV

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,147 mi
Last recorded39,147 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 WMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 34,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 30,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 20,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,576 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on sidewall

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 WMV is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Red 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 WMV, 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 WMV?

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What year was BU16 WMV registered?

BU16 WMV is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is BU16 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 WMV 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.

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