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Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2008
51.0% pass rate
from 25,960 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension arm (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (8.7% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0077% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Axles (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Axle (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.0039% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Sub-frame (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0077% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (7.9% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (11% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0039% fail on Switch
      • 0.0039% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0039% fail on Arm
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.0039% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0039% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0077% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0039% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0039% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Oxygen sensor (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0077% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0039% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0039% fail on NOx sensor
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0039% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0039% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0077% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 11% fail on Brakes (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.065% fail on Cable
        • 0.023% fail on Lever
        • 0.012% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0077% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (24% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0077% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.76% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.062% fail on Hand lever (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.069% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Valves
      • 0.0077% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0077% fail on Servos
      • 0.0039% fail on Operation
  • 9.1% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (20% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear (84% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Indirect vision devices (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0039% fail on Window
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Doors (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
        • 0.0039% fail on Hinge
      • 0.092% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.081% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0077% fail on Catch
        • 0.0039% fail on Hinge
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's door (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0077% fail on Prop shafts (94% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on Tank (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on System
      • 0.0077% fail on Hose
    • 0.28% fail on Body (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Panel
      • 0.0077% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0039% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting condition (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.081% fail on Seats
      • 0.058% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Spare wheel (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Carrier (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.058% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Chassis (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Chassis condition (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0039% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0077% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0039% fail on Coupling
    • 0.012% fail on Floor
    • 0.0077% fail on Load security
      • 0.0039% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0039% fail on Other tailgate component
      • 0.0039% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0039% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0039% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0039% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (23% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.0077% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0077% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0077% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0077% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other components (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.015% fail on Rams
      • 0.0077% fail on Pump
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Operation
      • 0.0039% fail on Steering box
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Steering column
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0039% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0039% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0039% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0039% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
    • 0.085% fail on Condition
  • 0.042% fail on Seat belt installation check (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Belt(s)/padding (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0077% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0039% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0039% fail on Doors
      • 0.0039% fail on Emergency exits
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