Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2001
47.5% pass rate
from 1,770 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage
      • 0.056% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (26% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (47% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (64% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.96% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.62% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Axle
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.056% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.056% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 20% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 9.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.056% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (66% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (64% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.40% fail on Cable
        • 0.056% fail on Lever
        • 0.056% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.68% fail on Load sensing valves (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.056% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.056% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.056% fail on Brake fluid
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Stop lamp (54% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.056% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.96% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.056% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.056% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.056% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested (95% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.40% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.056% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.056% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.056% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.056% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 2.1% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.5% fail on Joints
      • 0.11% fail on Belts (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure (58% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (57% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
    • 0.40% fail on Spare wheel (17 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Carrier (23 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel condition (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Chassis (74% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Chassis condition (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.056% fail on Panel
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
        • 0.056% fail on Hinge
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.11% fail on Load security (14 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Tailgate (16 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Tailgate condition (18 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Cabs
      • 0.056% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Visibility (30% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers (39% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.056% fail on Window
    • 0.056% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Steering (61% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.056% fail on Steering box
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Other components
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts (39% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Condition
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Requirements
    • 0.96% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.056% fail on Airbags
      • 0.056% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment
  • 0.11% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.11% fail on Speedometer

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