Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2002
49.7% pass rate
from 3,790 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.90% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (73% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.026% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.82% fail on Anti-lock braking system (37% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.58% fail on Load sensing valves (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.079% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.079% fail on Valves
      • 0.053% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.053% fail on Servos
      • 0.026% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.026% fail on Valves
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.079% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.026% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.026% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.026% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 18% fail on Suspension (9.9% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (92% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (97% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.079% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms (26% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (96% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.079% fail on Axles
      • 0.079% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.053% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Matched pair (28 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp levelling device (89% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.84% fail on Battery(ies) (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.079% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.053% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.026% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.053% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition (64% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.053% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.98% fail on Fluid leaks (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Engine oil leaks (90% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission (23% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts (23% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Joints (22% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
      • 0.026% fail on Belts
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.026% fail on Tank
      • 0.026% fail on Hose
    • 0.37% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Bracket
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Chassis condition (60% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Body (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
    • 0.053% fail on Seats (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.053% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.053% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.026% fail on Towbar
      • 0.026% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility (19% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.026% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.079% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.1% fail on Steering linkage components (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.053% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.026% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear (57% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack (55% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Steering play
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Seat belts (60% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (65% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
  • 0.026% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.026% fail on Doors
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors

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