Vauxhall Sri vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Sri
70%
MOT pass rate · 23 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Zafira is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Sri | Vauxhall Zafira |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 140,800 mi | 116,941 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 23 | 574,048 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Sri
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Zafira is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.