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AK16 BVF

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,506 mi
Last recorded131,506 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 BVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 131,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 122,740 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 122,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 105,485 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 88,005 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 48,162 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 BVF is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,364cc petrol 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 AK16 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

AK16 BVF is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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