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Vauxhall Movano campervan vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison

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

Vauxhall Movano campervan
78%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Movano campervan (78%) 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 Movano campervan Vauxhall Zafira
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 72%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 28%
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 3% 2% ✓
Average mileage 164,670 mi 116,941 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 574,048

Most common faults

Vauxhall Movano campervan

  1. Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  4. Nearside scratch in screen
  5. Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Movano campervan (78%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Vauxhall Movano campervan 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.