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AE66 VSA

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,910 mi
Last recorded118,910 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 118,910 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 118,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,037 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 102,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 88,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,296 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 68,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2021 67,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,946 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child Seats Fitted N/S/R and Centre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 39,380 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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AE66 VSA is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 47,688 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 Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE66 VSA, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE66 VSA is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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