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BW66 CUJ

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,710 mi
Last recorded50,710 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 CUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 50,710 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Further inspection required, appears to be thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside are roughly 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 50,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Further inspection required, appears to be thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside are roughly 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 42,588 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 42,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 37,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 30,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 23,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 17,016 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 14,254 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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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BW66 CUJ 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 BW66 CUJ, 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 BW66 CUJ registered?

BW66 CUJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is BW66 CUJ safe to buy?

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