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2016 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · HS16 CWU

HS16 CWU

2016 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 89,607 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Year / Origin
2016 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
89,607 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
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Valid until 23 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1956cc
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HS16 CWU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
  • 89,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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HS16 CWU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 11:25
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Zafira (HS16 CWU) between July 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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HS16 CWU Mileage History

  1. 07/07/202371,450 mi
  2. 11/07/202479,445 mi+7,995 mi
  3. 20/03/202583,794 mi+4,349 mi
  4. 16/03/202689,607 mi+5,813 mi
  5. 24/03/202689,607 mi

Average of roughly 6,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2016 Common Problems
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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