Vauxhall Est vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Est
79%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Est (79%) 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 Est | Vauxhall Zafira |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 115,566 mi | 116,941 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 574,048 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Est
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both front tyres wearing on inside
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- top of n/s rear coil spring housing rusty
Vauxhall Zafira
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Est (79%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall Est 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.