Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2018

79.9% pass rate

from 5,392 tests in 2021

(78% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

10% fail on Visibility (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 8.0% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Washers (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Condition of glass (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Windscreen (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.056% fail on View to rear
  - 0.056% fail on Mirrors
- 0.019% fail on Driver's view
5.0% fail on Tyres (49% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (70% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.056% fail on Size/type
3.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.037% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.59% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.57% fail on Headlamp (76% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.48% fail on Stop lamp (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.13% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.13% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.13% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.093% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.037% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.093% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.093% fail on Position lamp (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.037% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.037% fail on Horn
- 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.019% fail on Switch
2.1% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (86% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Brake pads (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.074% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.074% fail on Brake discs
- 0.30% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt
      - 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.037% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.019% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.019% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.019% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.074% fail on Pedal
  - 0.037% fail on Hand lever
- 0.093% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.056% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.037% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.074% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Reservoirs (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.037% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.019% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.019% fail on Lever
- 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
0.65% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.63% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.46% fail on Spark ignition (75% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.056% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.019% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.019% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.33% fail on Seat belts (98% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Condition (96% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Attachment
- 0.056% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.32% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.093% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.056% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.019% fail on System
- 0.056% fail on Bumpers
- 0.056% fail on Transmission
  - 0.056% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.037% fail on Joints
    - 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.056% fail on Body
  - 0.037% fail on Other body component
  - 0.019% fail on Mounting fixings
0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.26% fail on Registration plates
0.26% fail on Suspension
- 0.074% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.056% fail on Springs
  - 0.056% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.056% fail on Coil spring
- 0.056% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.037% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.019% fail on Axles
  - 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.019% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.019% fail on Ball joint
0.19% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.056% fail on Condition
0.019% fail on Steering
- 0.019% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.019% fail on Track rod end