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AK16 GXV

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,737 mi
Last recorded135,737 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 GXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 135,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2026 133,591 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 127,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 119,444 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 119,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 110,955 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 102,915 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,263 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 78,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,727 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 71,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 66,192 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,928 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 56,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 56,268 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 48,528 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 48,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 40,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 31,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 20,244 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))

Offside 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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AK16 GXV is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXV, 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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AK16 GXV is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 16 April 2016.

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