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BW65 JFZ

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,834 mi
Last recorded52,834 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 JFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,834 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 45,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 37,673 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 37,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,667 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 34,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 28,461 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 26,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 23,889 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 23,889 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 20,024 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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BW65 JFZ 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 75%.

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 BW65 JFZ, 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

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What year was BW65 JFZ registered?

BW65 JFZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is BW65 JFZ safe to buy?

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