Vauxhall Signum design t vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Signum design t
38%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Signum design t (38%) 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 Signum design t | Vauxhall Zafira |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 38% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 62% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 150,633 mi | 116,941 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 11 | 574,048 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Signum design t
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 Signum design t (38%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall Signum design t 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.