MOT reliability
Vauxhall Zafia
9 vehicles · 146 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Vauxhall Zafia vehicles and 146 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Zafia has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,610 miles.
9
Vehicles
146
MOT tests
12,009
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Zafia problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Zafia MOT tests:
-
Other110%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
-
Emissions & nuisance4%
-
Brakes4%
-
Lamps & electrical2%
-
Body & structure1%
-
Visibility1%
-
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Vauxhall Zafia pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 8 | 100% |
| 5 | 13 | 77% |
| 6 | 13 | 69% |
| 7 | 15 | 73% |
| 8 | 13 | 69% |
| 9 | 14 | 57% |
| 10 | 10 | 80% |
| 11 | 10 | 70% |
| 12 | 10 | 70% |
| 13 | 10 | 60% |
| 14 | 10 | 60% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Diesel (4)
Most common Vauxhall Zafia MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Zafia MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (10 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (8 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (6 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (4 times)
Vauxhall Zafia pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 121,238 |
| 2010 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 89,905 |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 128,674 |
| 2003 | 2 | 28 | 64% | 172,014 |
| 2002 | 3 | 53 | 68% | 184,153 |
| 2000 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 74,186 |
Vauxhall Zafia reliability FAQ
Across 9 Vauxhall Zafia vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Zafia MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Vauxhall Zafia in our data has covered around
145,610 miles.
Compare the Vauxhall Zafia
See how the Vauxhall Zafia stacks up against other Vauxhall models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Vauxhall Zafia
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Vauxhall models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks