Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2016
78.6% pass rate
from 12,298 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Visibility (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (97% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (73% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0081% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0081% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (41% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.033% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.057% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.098% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.089% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.049% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
    • 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0081% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0081% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0081% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0081% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.69% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.0081% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.016% fail on Side repeaters (94% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0081% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0081% fail on Arm
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.024% fail on Horn
      • 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.016% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.057% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Position lamp (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.065% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0081% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0081% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.073% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Springs (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Coil springs (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Coil spring (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0081% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Suspension rods (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0081% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.024% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0081% fail on Axles
      • 0.0081% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0081% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.54% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.041% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0081% fail on Panel
    • 0.016% fail on Doors
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0081% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0081% fail on Undertray
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment (93% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
      • 0.0081% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0081% fail on Requirements
    • 0.073% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.033% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0081% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0081% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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