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BW16 DLK

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,723 mi
Last recorded36,723 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 DLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 36,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 33,255 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 33,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside and Offside Inner Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 29,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 25,953 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 25,953 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine Mis Fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 May 2022 22,300 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2021 19,230 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 1 Jun 2020 16,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,112 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 DLK is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Brown with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW16 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

BW16 DLK is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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