2016 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DP66 ADZ
2016 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 89,046 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DP66 ADZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 89,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP66 ADZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Meriva (DP66 ADZ) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DP66 ADZ Mileage History
- 17/06/202376,476 mi
- 28/05/202480,492 mi+4,016 mi
- 31/05/202585,193 mi+4,701 mi
- 26/05/202689,017 mi+3,824 mi
- 28/05/202689,046 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 4,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
Approach with caution and budget for immediate repairs before purchase. This 2016 Vauxhall Meriva has a recent MOT failure and recurring brake and suspension advisories that suggest deferred maintenance.
Use the May 2026 MOT failure as a negotiation lever. The failed items — Nearside Rear coil spring fractured, Nearside Front position lamp not working, plus worn rear brake discs and an edge-worn front tyre — must be put right before the car is road legal, so either confirm they have been fixed to a passing standard or deduct at least £300-£500 from the price. Demand the full service history; with 89,000 miles on a 1.4-litre petrol Meriva, evidence of timed cambelt and fluid changes matters more than cosmetics.
The 1398cc petrol engine in this Meriva is modest in size and should return reasonable fuel economy for a compact MPV, though exact figures are not in the provided data. As a 2016 petrol, road tax is likely in the lower bands, and insurance groups for the Meriva are generally affordable, but you should confirm the specific group for this variant. Budget for above-average maintenance this year given the rear springs, brake discs and tyres flagged across the 2024-2026 MOTs.
On this vehicle, physically check the rear coil springs — the May 2026 failure noted a Nearside Rear spring fractured and an Offside Rear spring corroded, so look for fresh replacement or remaining corrosion. Inspect both rear brake discs (worn/pitted every year since 2024) and the Offside Front tyre edge wear, and verify the Nearside Front position lamp now works after the failure. Confirm the Offside Rear brake binding noted in 2024 has been corrected, as handbrake adjustment or caliper issues can recur.
This silver 2016 Vauxhall Meriva (DP66ADZ), first registered in November 2016, has covered 89,046 miles as of its May 2026 MOT, which is broadly in line with typical use for a near-10-year-old family car. The MOT history shows a clean 2023 test, but from 2024 onwards there is a clear pattern of rear brake wear, binding brakes, and corroding coil springs, culminating in a failure in May 2026 for a broken rear spring and a failed position lamp. No aggregate model reliability data was available, but the individual history indicates the vehicle has been lightly maintained rather than neglected outright.
No aggregate MOT reliability data was available for the Vauxhall Meriva, so assessment is limited to this vehicle's individual history.
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