2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · DN16 GAO
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 81,859 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN16 GAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 81,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
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DN16 GAO 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 (DN16 GAO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split near lamba sensor (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DN16 GAO Mileage History
- 18/07/202469,035 mi
- 21/07/202574,803 mi+5,768 mi
- 24/07/202574,835 mi+32 mi
- 16/07/202681,859 mi+7,024 mi
- 16/07/202681,859 mi
Average of roughly 6,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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