2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Diesel · NG65 DKV
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 125,120 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,120 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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NG65 DKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 125,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NG65 DKV 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 (NG65 DKV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
NG65 DKV Mileage History
- 06/04/2023104,887 mi
- 08/04/2024112,584 mi+7,697 mi
- 11/04/2025119,595 mi+7,011 mi
- 11/04/2025119,596 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/2026125,120 mi+5,524 mi
Average of roughly 6,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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