Vauxhall Zafira reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 281,867 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 281,867 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Vauxhall Zafira cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Zafira tends to fail
Share of Vauxhall Zafira cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on emissions & leaks, lights & electrics, tyres. Holds up better than average on steering.
Common questions
Is the Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall Zafira is more demanding than average for its age: 67% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give emissions & leaks, lights & electrics and tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Zafira?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall Zafira in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 78%; 8 to 12 years, 67%; and 13 years and older, 53%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
For Vauxhall Zafira cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (8% of tests vs 3.8% fleet), tyres (6.6% of tests vs 4.6% fleet).