Vauxhall Nova pearl vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Nova pearl
0%
MOT pass rate · 1,260 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Nova pearl (0%) 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 Nova pearl | Vauxhall Zafira |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 100% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 69,708 mi | 116,941 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,260 | 574,048 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Nova pearl
No fault breakdown available.
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 Nova pearl (0%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall Nova pearl 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.