Vauxhall Zafira MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Zafira. Check any Zafira by registration number below.
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66.8%
Avg Pass Rate
-15.2%
vs Vauxhall Avg
21
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Vauxhall Zafira — MOT Reliability Overview
The Vauxhall Zafira has an average MOT pass rate of 66.8%, which is 15.2 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Zafira on the road.
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Zafira for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Vauxhall Zafira, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Vauxhall Zafira performs at MOT across different model years.
2018
Based on 11,843 vehicles
6.0%
14.8%
62k mi
2017
Based on 28,297 vehicles
6.3%
18.3%
71k mi
2016
Based on 28,291 vehicles
6.5%
19.1%
2015
Based on 34,659 vehicles
6.8%
22.2%
138k mi
2014
Based on 66,305 vehicles
7.4%
24.1%
139k mi
2013
Based on 66,883 vehicles
8.1%
26.9%
137k mi
2012
Based on 39,737 vehicles
8.7%
28.8%
144k mi
2011
Based on 32,589 vehicles
9.7%
32.3%
2010
Based on 43,124 vehicles
9.8%
33.5%
2009
Based on 25,280 vehicles
9.7%
33.8%
2008
Based on 37,919 vehicles
9.7%
33.5%
2007
Based on 32,090 vehicles
9.8%
33.6%
2006
Based on 21,904 vehicles
9.5%
33.0%
2005
Based on 14,724 vehicles
8.8%
34.5%
2004
Based on 11,921 vehicles
8.4%
32.8%
2003
Based on 6,757 vehicles
7.7%
31.9%
2002
Based on 4,095 vehicles
7.5%
30.6%
2001
Based on 1,926 vehicles
6.9%
29.6%
2000
Based on 705 vehicles
11.4%
25.6%
1999
Based on 267 vehicles
4.2%
31.1%
0
Based on 294,623 vehicles
92k mi
Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Zafira
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Rear Nearside
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Vauxhall Zafira — Frequently Asked Questions
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