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AY16 ZBR

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,696 mi
Last recorded42,696 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 ZBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 42,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 38,756 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 34,789 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))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 34,771 miles

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

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 29 Dec 2022 30,089 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 30,089 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 24,973 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 19,793 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 17 Dec 2019 16,627 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 11,259 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 ZBR is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol 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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

AY16 ZBR is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AY16 ZBR safe to buy?

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