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AJ16 FUV

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 FUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,835 miles

Nearside Rear Body work holed and damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,097 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 64,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 4 Sep 2021 52,688 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 47,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,531 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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AJ16 FUV is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AJ16 FUV, 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 AJ16 FUV registered?

AJ16 FUV is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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