2016 Vauxhall Meriva · 21,458 MOT tests
2016 Vauxhall Meriva reliability
2016 Vauxhall Merivas fail 22% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Meriva years (21,458 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- 22%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Merivas: 37.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 39,897
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,458
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 8.2% of tests fail here (125% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.2%
- Tyres6.1%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.65%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.77%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.53%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.32%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.15%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.17%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.34%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (3.19%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.67%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Meriva year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
2016 Vauxhall Merivas fail 22% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Meriva years (21,458 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.65% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.77% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Vauxhall Meriva have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Vauxhall Meriva shows 39,897 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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