2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · DY65 BDU
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 60,029 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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DY65 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 60,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DY65 BDU 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 (DY65 BDU) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DY65 BDU Mileage History
- 10/01/202244,364 mi
- 20/01/202348,551 mi+4,187 mi
- 15/01/202452,382 mi+3,831 mi
- 17/01/202556,595 mi+4,213 mi
- 19/01/202660,029 mi+3,434 mi
Average of roughly 3,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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