2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · MK66 BSZ
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 66,949 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,949 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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MK66 BSZ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 66,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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MK66 BSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Zafira (MK66 BSZ) between August 2019 and February 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
MK66 BSZ Mileage History
- 02/08/201920,490 mi
- 25/02/202021,831 mi+1,341 mi
- 18/02/202126,957 mi+5,126 mi
- 08/02/202230,074 mi+3,117 mi
- 15/02/202338,939 mi+8,865 mi
- 21/02/202447,718 mi+8,779 mi
- 10/02/202556,454 mi+8,736 mi
- 13/02/202666,949 mi+10,495 mi
Average of roughly 7,109 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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