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AK16 BUH

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,597 mi
Last recorded74,597 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 BUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 74,597 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 74,597 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 64,851 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,634 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 58,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Detectable on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 49,389 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Detectable on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,658 miles

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

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 5 Oct 2021 40,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,167 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats & belts not fully checked seats folded / loaded

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,096 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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AK16 BUH is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK16 BUH, 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 AK16 BUH registered?

AK16 BUH is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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