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AK16 GWZ

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,946 mi
Last recorded99,946 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 99,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and worn to 3mm lowest point of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have small cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,243 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads heat damaged

TPMS light on

The front tyres are worn and have several deep cuts

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 49,468 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,473 miles

Front Wiper blades smear slightly

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

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))

Wiring hanging down all around the interior of vehicle

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 GWZ 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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

AK16 GWZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is AK16 GWZ safe to buy?

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