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BV66 SJU

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 SJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 71,774 miles

Coolant leak engine coolant housing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,762 miles

Coolant leak engine coolant housing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,634 miles

Coolant leak Engine coolant housing leaking ()

Exhaust noisy Front flexible joint broken (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 71,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Engine coolant housing leaking ()

Exhaust noisy Front flexible joint broken (8.1.1 (a))

TPMS warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 52,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 43,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 34,783 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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BV66 SJU is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV66 SJU, 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 BV66 SJU registered?

BV66 SJU is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 November 2016.

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