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Vauxhall Corsa sxi cdti vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Vauxhall Corsa sxi cdti
71%
MOT pass rate · 312 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Corsa sxi cdti (71%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Vauxhall Corsa sxi cdti Vauxhall Zafira
MOT pass rate 71% 72% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 28% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.1 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 3% 2% ✓
Average mileage 120,862 mi 116,941 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 312 574,048

Most common faults

Vauxhall Corsa sxi cdti

  1. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  3. Nail in offside rear tyre
  4. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  5. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  6. Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vauxhall Zafira

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Corsa sxi cdti (71%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Vauxhall Corsa sxi cdti report Full Vauxhall Zafira report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.