Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results
Registered in 201473.2% pass rate
from 29,444 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.
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7.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(17% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(14% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (13% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
(30% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (15% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.63% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.63% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.54% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.027% fail on All direction indicators
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0.63% fail on
Flashing type
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0.62% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Electrical equipment
(64% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Horn (55% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.0034% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.23% fail on
Reversing lamps
(120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps (97% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Reversing lamp switch (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Position lamps
(120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Position lamp (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.0034% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0034% fail on Switch
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0.0034% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0034% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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2.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(14% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Tyres
(23% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
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5.3% fail on
Suspension
(13% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Springs
(73% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Coil springs
(73% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Coil spring (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Mounting
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3.8% fail on
Coil springs
(73% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(33% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (19% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Ball joint (48% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.0034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.21% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(60% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (41% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Linkage ball joints (66% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Linkage
- 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.0034% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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0.13% fail on
Axles
(150% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Axle (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Stub axle
- 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Wheel bearings (58% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Macpherson strut
(85% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0034% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.065% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Ball joint
- 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.034% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Sub-frame
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0.0068% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0034% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0034% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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3.8% fail on
Springs
(73% worse than other 2014 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Visibility
(24% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Washers (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
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0.12% fail on
View to rear
(120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Indirect vision devices (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.095% fail on Windscreen
- 0.010% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0034% fail on Driver's view
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4.8% fail on
Brakes
(13% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(39% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(58% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Brake pads (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Brake linings
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0.69% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.69% fail on Brake discs
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0.034% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.031% fail on Cable
- 0.0034% fail on Lever
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3.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(58% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(25% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Service brake performance
(33% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Rbt
(32% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.0068% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0034% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.57% fail on
Rbt
(32% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.21% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.21% fail on
Rbt
- 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.21% fail on
Rbt
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0.16% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.15% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.088% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.075% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.0034% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0034% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.15% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.054% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.58% fail on
Service brake performance
(33% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.38% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(89% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control (83% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.092% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(100% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.065% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(54% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Pedal
- 0.010% fail on Hand lever (87% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.048% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
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0.017% fail on
Parking brake control
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Lever (93% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Electronic parking brake
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3.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(39% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(100% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(100% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.23% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.0068% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0068% fail on Particulate filter
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2.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Fluid leaks
(100% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Other leaks
- 0.0068% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.014% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.014% fail on Undertray
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(100% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 0.92% fail on Exhaust system (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Fuel system
(74% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (85% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Pipe
- 0.0068% fail on Tank
- 0.0034% fail on Hose
- 0.0034% fail on System
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Drive shaft
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0.0068% fail on
Prop shafts
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Joints
- 0.0034% fail on Belts
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Doors
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0.065% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.065% fail on Door condition
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0.014% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.014% fail on Door condition
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0.0034% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0034% fail on Door condition
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0.065% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.068% fail on Bumpers
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0.065% fail on
Body
- 0.061% fail on Other body component
- 0.0034% fail on Panel
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0.031% fail on
Seats
- 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
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0.027% fail on
Spare wheel
(12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Spare wheel condition (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Carrier (23 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Boot lid
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Other boot lid component
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0.020% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.017% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.0034% fail on Bracket
- 0.014% fail on Undertray
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0.0034% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.0034% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.0034% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0034% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.0034% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0034% fail on Other towbar components
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0.71% fail on
Steering
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0.60% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.59% fail on Track rod end
- 0.017% fail on Ball joint
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0.041% fail on
Power steering
(190% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.0034% fail on Pump
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0.031% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.027% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0034% fail on Operation
- 0.014% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0068% fail on Steering column
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0.0068% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0068% fail on Steering rack
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0.60% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.44% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.25% fail on Condition
- 0.010% fail on Requirements
- 0.0034% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.010% fail on
Airbags
- 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts
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0.30% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment
- 0.041% fail on Condition
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0.17% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.17% fail on Registration plates
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0.010% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0068% fail on Belt(s)/padding
- 0.0034% fail on Anchorages
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