2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.4L Petrol · YD16 THA
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 87,089 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD16 THA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 87,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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YD16 THA 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 (YD16 THA) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YD16 THA Mileage History
- 26/09/202243,540 mi
- 12/09/202353,406 mi+9,866 mi
- 02/09/202466,333 mi+12,927 mi
- 15/09/202587,089 mi+20,756 mi
- 15/09/202587,089 mi
Average of roughly 14,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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