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BW16 DKE

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,996 mi
Last recorded17,996 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 DKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 17,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 14,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus has cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 11,076 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 10,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Gash in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 10,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed due to excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Gash in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking all around tyre but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 10,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 10,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 9,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,913 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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BW16 DKE is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW16 DKE, 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 BW16 DKE registered?

BW16 DKE is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is BW16 DKE safe to buy?

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