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AF16 XLZ

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,813 mi
Last recorded86,813 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 XLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 86,813 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 86,813 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 72,556 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 72,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 62,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 57,492 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 57,492 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,604 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,085 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,634 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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AF16 XLZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF16 XLZ, 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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What year was AF16 XLZ registered?

AF16 XLZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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