MOT reliability
Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti
32 vehicles · 172 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 32 Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti vehicles and 172 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 133,152 miles.
32
Vehicles
172
MOT tests
8,347
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Other25%
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Brakes19%
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Visibility8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 40% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (32)
Most common Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- tpms light on (4 times)
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- LOW FUEL LIGHT IS ON (2 times)
- Nearside Front SHOCK TOP MOUNT HAS A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF PLAY WHEN JACKED UP (2 times)
Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13 | 54% | 109,533 |
| 2010 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 162,328 |
Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti reliability FAQ
Across 32 Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .
The typical Vauxhall Zafira elite cdti in our data has covered around
133,152 miles.
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