Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results
Registered in 201678.6% pass rate
from 12,298 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.
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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)
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0.073% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.073% fail on Windscreen
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0.0081% fail on
View to rear
- 0.0081% fail on Mirrors
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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
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3.8% fail on
Brakes
(35% worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(68% worse than other 2016 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.033% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.033% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(94% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Brake performance
(28% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.29% fail on
Rbt
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.016% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.29% fail on
Rbt
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0.14% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.057% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.057% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
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0.057% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.049% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.049% fail on
Rbt
- 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.049% fail on
Rbt
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0.31% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.098% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.089% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.041% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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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
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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
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0.0081% fail on
Low pressure warning
- 0.0081% fail on Air and vacuum systems
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0.0081% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.0081% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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3.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(68% worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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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
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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)
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0.24% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.24% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.24% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.15% fail on
Direction indicators
(60% better than other 2016 cars)
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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
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0.0081% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.0081% fail on Arm
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0.14% fail on
Flashing type
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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0.057% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.057% fail on Position lamp (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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2.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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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
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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
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0.0081% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0081% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.0081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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2.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Suspension
(44% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Springs
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Coil springs
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Coil spring (61% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Coil springs
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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0.0081% fail on
Axles
- 0.0081% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.0081% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.44% fail on
Springs
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 0.20% fail on Exhaust system
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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)
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0.057% fail on
Transmission
(74% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Drive shafts
(72% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Drive shafts
(72% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Bumpers
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0.041% fail on
Body
- 0.033% fail on Other body component
- 0.0081% fail on Panel
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0.016% fail on
Doors
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0.016% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.016% fail on Door condition
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0.016% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.0081% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.0081% fail on Bracket
- 0.0081% fail on Undertray
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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
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0.25% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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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
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0.18% fail on
Seat belts
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0.15% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.15% fail on Registration plates
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0.033% fail on
Steering
(88% better than other 2016 cars)
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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
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0.016% fail on
Steering linkage components
(93% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0081% fail on Anchorages
- 0.0081% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review
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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (2012 - 2018)
Enjoyable and comfortable to drive, some really good engine choices, does a decent job on practicality.