Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2014
73.2% pass rate
from 29,444 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (14% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (13% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (15% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.63% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.54% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.62% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment (64% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Horn (55% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0034% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps (97% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamp switch (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Position lamp (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0034% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0034% fail on Switch
    • 0.0034% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0034% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Suspension (13% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Springs (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (33% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (19% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (41% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage ball joints (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0034% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Axles (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Axle (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Wheel bearings (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Macpherson strut (85% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0034% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.065% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.034% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.0068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0034% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Indirect vision devices (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.095% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.010% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0034% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes (13% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.034% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.031% fail on Cable
        • 0.0034% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.054% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (89% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control (83% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.092% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.065% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Pedal
      • 0.010% fail on Hand lever (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.048% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.017% fail on Parking brake control (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Lever (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0068% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0068% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.92% fail on Exhaust system (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system (74% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (85% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0068% fail on Tank
      • 0.0034% fail on Hose
      • 0.0034% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0068% fail on Prop shafts (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Joints
      • 0.0034% fail on Belts
    • 0.082% fail on Doors
      • 0.065% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0034% fail on Door condition
    • 0.068% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.065% fail on Body
      • 0.061% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0034% fail on Panel
    • 0.031% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Spare wheel (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Spare wheel condition (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Carrier (23 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0034% fail on Bracket
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0034% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0034% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0034% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0034% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0034% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0034% fail on Other towbar components
  • 0.71% fail on Steering
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.59% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.041% fail on Power steering (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0034% fail on Pump
    • 0.031% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0034% fail on Operation
    • 0.014% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0068% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0068% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0068% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0034% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0068% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0034% fail on Anchorages
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