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2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Diesel · EU16 ABZ

EU16 ABZ

2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2016. Recorded mileage 49,871 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Year / Origin
2016 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 16/10/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
49,871 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 10 October 2025 at 49,871 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This streak of clean results across multiple consecutive years indicates that the vehicle has maintained a stable mechanical condition and has avoided the common failures often seen in cars of this age. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression of use, with the car covering 24,520 miles between January 2022 and October 2025. The short-month gap between the January 2022 test and the October 2022 test suggests an early inspection or a change in ownership, but subsequent annual tests have returned to a regular-month interval. This low mileage suggests less strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can occasionally cause rubber seals and bushes to degrade if the vehicle sits for extended periods. While the record shows no mechanical faults, a buyer must inspect for issues associated with low-mileage usage. Focus attention on checking for perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls which can crack from age regardless of distance. Since the history shows no recorded brake or exhaust issues, verify that the brake discs are free of pitting and the calipers are not binding due to inactivity. A physical inspection of the chassis underside remains essential to ensure that no structural corrosion has developed that the clean MOT records did not highlight.

EU16 ABZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
  • 49,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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EU16 ABZ Mileage History

  1. 19/01/202225,351 mi
  2. 17/10/202227,298 mi+1,947 mi
  3. 09/10/202334,496 mi+7,198 mi
  4. 16/10/202441,940 mi+7,444 mi
  5. 10/10/202549,871 mi+7,931 mi

Average of roughly 6,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EU16 ABZ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Zafira (EU16 ABZ) between January 2022 and October 2025.

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.

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ADVISORY