2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · BF16 RYH
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 88,792 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF16 RYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2026
- 88,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
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BF16 RYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Zafira (BF16 RYH) between April 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
BF16 RYH Mileage History
- 24/04/202371,562 mi
- 24/04/202371,572 mi+10 mi
- 01/05/202481,979 mi+10,407 mi
- 07/05/202585,492 mi+3,513 mi
- 17/09/202688,792 mi+3,300 mi
Average of roughly 5,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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