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AJ16 JYB

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,196 mi
Last recorded178,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 JYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 178,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 172,519 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 172,519 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 167,085 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 159,349 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 159,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,951 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 63,278 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 63,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 JYB is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue 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 AJ16 JYB, 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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AJ16 JYB is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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