2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · DC16 JWL
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 53,854 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC16 JWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 53,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DC16 JWL 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 (DC16 JWL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DC16 JWL Mileage History
- 12/10/202225,271 mi
- 12/10/202225,271 mi
- 07/10/202333,172 mi+7,901 mi
- 08/10/202442,950 mi+9,778 mi
- 08/10/202553,854 mi+10,904 mi
Average of roughly 9,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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