2016 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · DS16 PPV
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 108,127 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DS16 PPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 108,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DS16 PPV 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 (DS16 PPV) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DS16 PPV Mileage History
- 24/02/202382,005 mi
- 19/02/202494,290 mi+12,285 mi
- 19/02/202494,290 mi
- 07/03/2025108,125 mi+13,835 mi
- 07/03/2025108,127 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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