2016 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · BX16 RGU
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2016. Recorded mileage 69,442 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX16 RGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 69,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX16 RGU 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 (BX16 RGU) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
BX16 RGU Mileage History
- 25/04/202354,268 mi
- 15/05/202464,465 mi+10,197 mi
- 09/05/202567,247 mi+2,782 mi
- 30/04/202669,442 mi+2,195 mi
- 01/05/202669,442 mi
Average of roughly 5,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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