Vauxhall Zafira
MOT data from 314,942 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 76%. Average mileage at test: 95,822 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14,564 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 10,184 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8,446 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7,810 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7,557 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7,003 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6,596 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6,368 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 5,985 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5,917 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 209,857 | 75.9% |
| Diesel | 104,879 | 76.2% |
| LP | 164 | 73.8% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 152 | 65.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, emissions levels exceed default limits, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2000 | 303 | 67% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2001 | 1,133 | 71.3% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 2,387 | 71.7% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2003 | 3,940 | 69.9% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2004 | 7,267 | 70.8% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2005 | 9,289 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2006 | 13,585 | 70.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 20,126 | 69% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2008 | 24,237 | 70.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2009 | 16,901 | 70.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2010 | 27,907 | 72.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 19,183 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2012 | 24,610 | 76.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2013 | 41,825 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2014 | 37,811 | 80% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 21,091 | 81.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2016 | 17,816 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2017 | 18,038 | 84.4% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2018 | 7,330 | 86.7% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
100,010 mi
Median
123,770 mi
75th percentile
154,761 mi
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