Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2000
46.7% pass rate
from 722 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (76% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.42% fail on Cable
    • 0.97% fail on Load sensing valves (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.55% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.14% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 20% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 19% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 19% fail on Spark ignition (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 15% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.97% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.9% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Coil spring (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (47% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.97% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.69% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Axles
      • 0.28% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (93% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (94% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (95% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (86% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (59% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.28% fail on Hose
    • 0.69% fail on Chassis
      • 0.69% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.42% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure (81% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Spare wheel (14 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Carrier (21 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Steering (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (87% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Rams
    • 0.97% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.97% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.97% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
    • 0.97% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment

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