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AK16 DSE

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,748 mi
Last recorded42,748 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 42,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 36,936 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 29,552 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside & offside, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around the sump, towards the crank pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 29,552 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside & offside, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around the sump, towards the crank pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 22,332 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 17,245 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,267 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 12,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 11,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 9,487 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 DSE is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

AK16 DSE is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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