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Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2010
56.3% pass rate
from 23,885 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Springs (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Coil springs (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Coil spring (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0042% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0042% fail on Spring saddle
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension arm (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Axles (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Axle (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0084% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0042% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Headlamp levelling device (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (31% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamp switch (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Switch
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors (68% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0042% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0042% fail on Switch
  • 8.8% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Condition (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 7.7% fail on Brakes
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (79% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.075% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.054% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.0042% fail on Linkage
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0042% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.97% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance (42% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.59% fail on Rigid brake pipes (20% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.071% fail on Electronic stability control (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.071% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Lever (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.033% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0042% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0042% fail on Valves
    • 0.033% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0084% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0042% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0042% fail on Servos
    • 0.0042% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (14% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0042% fail on Window
    • 0.029% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on NOx sensor (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0042% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0042% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0042% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (58% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Particulate filter (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0084% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0042% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0042% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (14% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0042% fail on Hinge
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.033% fail on Pipe
      • 0.021% fail on System
      • 0.0042% fail on Tank
      • 0.0042% fail on Hose
    • 0.19% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
      • 0.0042% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Seats
      • 0.050% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.059% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Spare wheel (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Carrier (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.038% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.033% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0042% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other towbar components (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0084% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0084% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0042% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0042% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0042% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (29% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.0084% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0084% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0084% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0084% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
      • 0.021% fail on Pump (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.017% fail on Rams (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.021% fail on Steering column
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0084% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0042% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0042% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0042% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0042% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.059% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.021% fail on Seat belt installation check (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0084% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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