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Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2011
60.9% pass rate
from 16,971 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (67% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (19% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies) (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0059% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.70% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Reversing lamp switch (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (40% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms (27% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.96% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.59% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Sub-frames (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0059% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.018% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Condition (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (17% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (8.8% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.082% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.071% fail on Cable
        • 0.0059% fail on Lever
        • 0.0059% fail on Pivot
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (20% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (21% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.047% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0059% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0059% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.047% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.018% fail on Valves (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.082% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Hand lever (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pedal (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Parking brake control (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
      • 0.0059% fail on Additional braking device
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.018% fail on Bonnet (82% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (99% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (95% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on NOx sensor (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0059% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0059% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0059% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.029% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (96% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0059% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0059% fail on Undertray
  • 3.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Doors (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0059% fail on Catch
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.012% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.012% fail on Joints
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0059% fail on System
    • 0.17% fail on Body (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.065% fail on Passenger's seat (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.088% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Spare wheel (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Carrier (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.012% fail on Load security
      • 0.012% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0059% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0059% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0059% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0059% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0059% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0059% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0059% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0059% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0059% fail on Undertray
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (18% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0059% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0059% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Operation (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pump (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0059% fail on Rams
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.029% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.024% fail on Steering play
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0059% fail on Steering column
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0059% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0059% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0059% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0059% fail on Doors
      • 0.0059% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0059% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0059% fail on Anchorages
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  • Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014)
    Compact yet can house seven people. Rearmost seats fold into floor. More versatile mid-row seating than previous model. Excellent diesel auto.

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