VAUXHALL ZAFIRA MOT pass rate
69.3% of 281,878 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA MOT tests pass.
At 69.3%, The ZAFIRA passes slightly less often than the average across all VAUXHALL models (73.5%).
The VAUXHALL ZAFIRA passes 69.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VAUXHALL ZAFIRA tested at 3–6 years pass 85.8% of the time, compared with just 60.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 85.8% | 3,516 | 43,845 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.8% | 76,619 | 72,151 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.8% | 125,625 | 98,073 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.0% | 76,118 | 115,093 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
The most common reason the VAUXHALL ZAFIRA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 42.0% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 34.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 25.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 15.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 4.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 73.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 73.2% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
- VAUXHALL COMBO — 70.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL ZAFIRA?
- 69.3% of VAUXHALL ZAFIRA MOT tests pass, based on 281,878 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL ZAFIRA?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL ZAFIRA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL ZAFIRA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.