2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Diesel · MW16 MOP
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 91,427 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 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 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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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MW16 MOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 91,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MW16 MOP 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 (MW16 MOP) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MW16 MOP Mileage History
- 07/12/202267,718 mi
- 08/12/202374,546 mi+6,828 mi
- 02/12/202482,221 mi+7,675 mi
- 05/01/202691,424 mi+9,203 mi
- 05/01/202691,427 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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