Vauxhall Zafira vs Vauxhall Zafira design 16v: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
More reliable
Vauxhall Zafira design 16v
67%
MOT pass rate · 205 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Zafira is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Zafira | Vauxhall Zafira design 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 116,941 mi | 125,581 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 574,048 | 205 |
Most common faults
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
Vauxhall Zafira design 16v
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Zafira is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Vauxhall Zafira report Full Vauxhall Zafira design 16v 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.