2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · LX16 TTO
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 88,985 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,985 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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LX16 TTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 88,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LX16 TTO 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 (LX16 TTO) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI PIPE GONE, PIPE JOINS TO CENTRE BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lambda sensor fault (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LX16 TTO Mileage History
- 27/02/202457,637 mi
- 08/03/202574,073 mi+16,436 mi
- 06/03/202685,605 mi+11,532 mi
- 09/03/202685,678 mi+73 mi
- 08/07/202688,985 mi+3,307 mi
Average of roughly 13,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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