Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results
Registered in 200449.5% pass rate
from 10,461 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.
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20% fail on
Suspension
(13% worse than other 2004 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Springs
(86% worse than other 2004 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Coil springs
(89% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 8.0% fail on Coil spring (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Mounting
- 0.019% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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8.0% fail on
Coil springs
(89% worse than other 2004 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(15% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (36% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Linkage (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (40% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (47% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.076% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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6.0% fail on
Suspension arms
- 5.4% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Suspension arm (93% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.34% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.029% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Other suspension component
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Ball joint
- 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0096% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.20% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.019% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0096% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.076% fail on
Axles
- 0.076% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.019% fail on
Suspension rods
(80% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0096% fail on Pins and bushes
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8.0% fail on
Springs
(86% worse than other 2004 cars)
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20% fail on
Brakes
(42% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 9.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
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9.0% fail on
Brake performance
(20% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(36% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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3.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
(91% worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Rbt
(90% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.13% fail on
Plate brake tester
(170% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.0096% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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3.1% fail on
Rbt
(90% worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.8% fail on
Rbt
- 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.067% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.048% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.8% fail on
Rbt
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1.0% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.47% fail on Service brake performance
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0.029% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0096% fail on Service brake performance
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1.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(36% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(62% worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(65% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Brake pads (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Brake linings
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2.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(76% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Brake discs (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Brake drums
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0.36% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(57% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Cable
- 0.076% fail on Lever
- 0.038% fail on Linkage
- 0.0096% fail on Relay lever
- 0.0096% fail on Pivot
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(65% worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.1% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(28% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Anti-lock braking system (32% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.34% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.27% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.067% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.029% fail on Master cylinder (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Valves
- 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.24% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(50% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pedal
- 0.076% fail on Hand lever (72% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake control
(72% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Lever (71% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.048% fail on Servos
- 0.0096% fail on Leaks
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0.029% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.029% fail on Other components
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15% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(7.7% better than other 2004 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Headlamps
(30% better than other 2004 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp (27% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device (81% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Dipswitch
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3.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.1% fail on
Electrical equipment
(56% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Horn (62% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.80% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(36% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(38% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Front fog lamps
(18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Front fog lamps (18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(38% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.25% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0096% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0096% fail on Switch
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0.067% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.019% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.0096% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0096% fail on Switch
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12% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(58% worse than other 2004 cars)
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11% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(58% worse than other 2004 cars)
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10% fail on
Spark ignition
(74% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.096% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.048% fail on Oxygen sensor (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.0096% fail on NOx sensor
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.54% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.048% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.029% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.029% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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10% fail on
Spark ignition
(74% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Fluid leaks
(95% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Engine oil leaks (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Other leaks
- 0.067% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.019% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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11% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(58% worse than other 2004 cars)
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11% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(25% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Transmission
(18% worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(20% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Joints (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.0096% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.15% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.15% fail on Joints
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3.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(20% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.11% fail on Pipe
- 0.038% fail on Hose
- 0.029% fail on System
- 0.019% fail on Tank (85% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Doors
(43% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.25% fail on Door condition
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0.038% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.029% fail on Door condition (74% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Hinge
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0.0096% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0096% fail on Catch
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0.25% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.26% fail on
Engine mounting
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Engine mounting condition (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Spare wheel
(6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Carrier (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Spare wheel condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Body
(54% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Other body component
- 0.0096% fail on Mounting fixings
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0.12% fail on
Seats
- 0.067% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.067% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.11% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(88% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (89% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.019% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.11% fail on Bumpers
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0.086% fail on
Chassis
(83% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Chassis condition (83% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.048% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0096% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.019% fail on Undertray
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8.9% fail on
Visibility
(13% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Wipers
- 4.2% fail on Washers (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.33% fail on
View to rear
- 0.33% fail on Mirrors
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0.19% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.19% fail on Windscreen
- 0.11% fail on Bonnet (51% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Driver's view
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7.0% fail on
Tyres
(13% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Tread depth
- 3.2% fail on Condition (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Size/type
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6.1% fail on
Steering
(34% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
(40% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Track rod end (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint
- 0.048% fail on Drag link end
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0.0096% fail on
Other components
- 0.0096% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.0096% fail on Locking devices
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0.92% fail on
Power steering
(180% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Operation (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Rams (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.019% fail on Pump
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0.79% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.78% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0096% fail on Steering box
- 0.038% fail on Steering wheel
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0.029% fail on
Steering play
(79% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0096% fail on Steering column
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4.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
(40% worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(66% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Seat belts
(57% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (86% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Requirements
- 0.0096% fail on Attachment
- 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Airbags
- 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.70% fail on
Seat belts
(57% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.91% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(31% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Registration plates (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.31% fail on Attachment
- 0.038% fail on Condition
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0.029% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.029% fail on Speedometer
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0.019% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.019% fail on Belt(s)/padding