2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · DX16 SKN
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 85,678 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX16 SKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 85,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DX16 SKN 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 (DX16 SKN) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DX16 SKN Mileage History
- 06/03/202471,659 mi
- 07/03/202471,659 mi
- 24/02/202583,940 mi+12,281 mi
- 24/02/202583,940 mi
- 16/03/202685,678 mi+1,738 mi
Average of roughly 6,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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