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A16 SSA

2004 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,722 mi
Last recorded92,722 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Zafira77,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,722 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,990 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 90,988 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 88,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 77,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,985 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,588 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,683 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,505 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front and rear tyres starting to perish between the tread blocks.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,112 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,275 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,841 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 16,100 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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A16 SSA is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 77,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 SSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 SSA is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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