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AK16 VZH

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,703 mi
Last recorded94,703 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,703 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 94,703 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,892 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 83,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 72,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 61,503 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 61,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 50,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washer motor not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,236 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 35,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 33,220 miles

Screen obstruction not in drivers view

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 May 2019 33,216 miles

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

Screen obstruction not in drivers view

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wipers poor

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 VZH is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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