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Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2012
65.1% pass rate
from 19,408 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Switch
      • 0.010% fail on Semaphore (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Arm (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0052% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (17% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.010% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.43% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.010% fail on Hazard warning (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Switch (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension
    • 5.7% fail on Springs (31% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.58% fail on Axles (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Stub axle (52 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Axle
    • 0.45% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0052% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0052% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0052% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.010% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth (11% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.067% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.046% fail on Cable
        • 0.010% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0052% fail on Lever
        • 0.0052% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (31% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (48% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0052% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0052% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.082% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0052% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pedal
      • 0.015% fail on Hand lever (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0052% fail on Valves
    • 0.026% fail on Parking brake control (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Lever (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0052% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.021% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
      • 0.0052% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0052% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0052% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0052% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0052% fail on Servos
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (19% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet (76% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (99% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (95% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0052% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0052% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.86% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Other emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0052% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0052% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0052% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0052% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0052% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0052% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0052% fail on Undertray
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
    • 0.30% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0052% fail on Catch
      • 0.041% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
        • 0.010% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0052% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0052% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system (52% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.041% fail on Pipe (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Tank
      • 0.0052% fail on System
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
      • 0.0052% fail on Body condition
    • 0.098% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.098% fail on Seats (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Passenger's seat (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.046% fail on Spare wheel (16 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Carrier (34 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Spare wheel condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0052% fail on Bracket
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
    • 0.015% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.010% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0052% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.010% fail on Load security
      • 0.0052% fail on Tailgate
      • 0.0052% fail on Dropside
        • 0.0052% fail on Other dropside component
    • 0.0052% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0052% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0052% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0052% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0052% fail on Floor
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (17% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Steering linkage components (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Track rod end (32% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Rams (16 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0052% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.088% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.077% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
    • 0.036% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.015% fail on Steering column
    • 0.010% fail on Steering play
      • 0.010% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (24% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0052% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0052% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.057% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
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