Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2005
48.0% pass rate
from 12,074 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0083% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.0083% fail on Spring saddle
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms (11% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension arm (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0083% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Axle
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0083% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 19% fail on Brakes (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0083% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0083% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0083% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.94% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 8.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Cable (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
    • 0.83% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
      • 0.0083% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.083% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.075% fail on Reservoirs (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
      • 0.0083% fail on Servos
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.025% fail on Servos
    • 0.0083% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0083% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0083% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0083% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp levelling device (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Horn
      • 0.075% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0083% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.82% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0083% fail on Switch
      • 0.017% fail on Front fog lamps (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Front fog lamps (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0083% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0083% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0083% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0083% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Joints (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0083% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.61% fail on Other passenger's door (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Front passenger's door (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.091% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on System
      • 0.0083% fail on Tank
      • 0.0083% fail on Hose
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.058% fail on Panel
      • 0.017% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Spare wheel condition (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.075% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.058% fail on Integral vehicle structure (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0083% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.017% fail on Chassis (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Chassis condition (95% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.017% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.017% fail on Load security
      • 0.017% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.017% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0083% fail on Floor
    • 0.0083% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0083% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0083% fail on Undertray
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Oxygen sensor (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on NOx sensor (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (19% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (32% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0083% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (13% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.017% fail on Window
    • 0.058% fail on Bonnet (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Size/type (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Steering (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.066% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.025% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0083% fail on Other components
        • 0.0083% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0083% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0083% fail on Components
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0083% fail on Pump
    • 0.85% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.83% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
      • 0.0083% fail on Steering box
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (74% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0083% fail on Steering column
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Seat belts (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0083% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.066% fail on Condition
  • 0.033% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.025% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0083% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0083% fail on Doors
      • 0.0083% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
Read the Honest John Review

  • Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014)
    Compact yet can house seven people. Rearmost seats fold into floor. More versatile mid-row seating than previous model. Excellent diesel auto.

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