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AY16 ZBF

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,065 mi
Last recorded56,065 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 ZBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,065 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 49,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 43,439 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jan 2023 36,183 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 36,183 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 27,454 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 27,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 17,592 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2019 12,482 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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AY16 ZBF is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

AY16 ZBF is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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