MOT reliability
Vauxhall Zafera
8 vehicles · 131 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Vauxhall Zafera vehicles and 131 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Zafera has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,582 miles.
8
Vehicles
131
MOT tests
9,944
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Zafera problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Zafera MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Steering6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Brakes3%
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Identification & plates2%
Vauxhall Zafera pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 11 | 64% |
| 7 | 13 | 62% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 9 | 67% |
| 10 | 12 | 67% |
| 11 | 9 | 67% |
| 12 | 10 | 50% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6), Diesel (2)
Most common Vauxhall Zafera MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Zafera MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (8 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Vauxhall Zafera pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 71,779 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 45,767 |
| 2005 | 2 | 23 | 70% | 191,093 |
| 2004 | 1 | 29 | 66% | 112,461 |
| 2003 | 2 | 43 | 65% | 125,651 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 125,161 |
Vauxhall Zafera reliability FAQ
Across 8 Vauxhall Zafera vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Zafera MOT issues are:
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); Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3).
The typical Vauxhall Zafera in our data has covered around
123,582 miles.
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