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Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2010
58.5% pass rate
from 27,633 tests in 2020
(22% 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.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Anti-roll bar (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0036% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0036% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Axles (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Axle (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Stub axle (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.51% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0036% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension rod (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0036% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.018% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Switch
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (55% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp levelling device (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0036% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (17% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Position lamps (11% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.065% fail on All position lamps
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamp switch (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
      • 0.0036% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0036% fail on Front fog lamp switch
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
  • 8.7% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.058% fail on Cable
        • 0.0036% fail on Lever
        • 0.0036% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0036% fail on Pivot
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (41% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0036% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0036% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.43% fail on Anti-lock braking system (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Electronic stability control (58% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses (88% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.090% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0072% fail on Valves
      • 0.0036% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.065% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Parking brake control (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
      • 0.0036% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0036% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0036% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (7.8% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers (55% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Driver's view (47% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass (87% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen (90% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet (81% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Particulate filter (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0072% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0036% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0036% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0072% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0036% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0072% fail on Hinge (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Catch
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0072% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Catch
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.014% fail on Prop shafts (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.065% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on System (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
      • 0.011% fail on Tank
    • 0.17% fail on Body (99% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
      • 0.0036% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0036% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Spare wheel (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Carrier (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Spare wheel condition (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Engine mounting (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Engine mounting condition (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Bracket
    • 0.047% fail on Seats
      • 0.029% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0072% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0072% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0036% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0036% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0036% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.96% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0072% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Other components (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Rams
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0036% fail on Operation
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0036% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.88% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Seat belts (92% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0072% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0036% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0072% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0072% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Belt(s)/padding (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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