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BX16 FBA

2016 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,349 mi
Last recorded74,349 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Meriva34,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 FBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 74,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 59,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 55,021 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 47,235 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 47,235 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 38,903 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 38,903 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 31,172 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 24,732 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 24,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 14,574 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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BX16 FBA is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX16 FBA, 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 BX16 FBA registered?

BX16 FBA is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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