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AY16 SWU

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,049 mi
Last recorded72,049 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 SWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 72,049 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 72,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 62,549 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,348 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 56,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,360 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 49,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 41,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 27,404 miles

Front Wiper blades smear slightly

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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AY16 SWU is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY16 SWU, 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 AY16 SWU registered?

AY16 SWU is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is AY16 SWU safe to buy?

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