2016 Vauxhall Zafira · 40,271 MOT tests
2016 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2016 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 25% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 19 Zafira years (40,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 25%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 55,618
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,271
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.7% of tests fail here (233% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.7%
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
- Brakes5%
- Suspension3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.38%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.8%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.6%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.92%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.7%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.22%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Zafira year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2016 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 25% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 19 Zafira years (40,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.08% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.06% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Vauxhall Zafira shows 55,618 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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