Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2017
83.4% pass rate
from 12,212 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.3% fail on Visibility (97% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on View to rear
      • 0.049% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (25% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.074% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.42% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.0082% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.39% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.066% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.066% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.025% fail on Horn
      • 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0082% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums (50% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.033% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.033% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.0082% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0082% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.090% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0082% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.082% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.082% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0082% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.016% fail on Parking brake control (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Lever
      • 0.0082% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition (52% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (97% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.082% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Springs (57% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0082% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension arms (54% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.016% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0082% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.29% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Pipe
    • 0.057% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.033% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0082% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0082% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0082% fail on Door condition
    • 0.016% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0082% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0082% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.033% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0082% fail on Steering column
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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