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Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V reliable? We analysed 180 real MOT tests across 156 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 180 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
73.3%
Typical Mileage
119,940mi
Annual Mileage
3,799mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V.

Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,363 mi/yr
Typical
3,799 mi/yr
Average
4,330 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,792 mi/yr

Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
119,940 mi
75th Percentile
150,864 mi
95th Percentile
212,696 mi
Max Recorded
251,022 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V THIS CAR 73.3% 180 119,940 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Renault Scenic Expression 16V 72% 286 57,830 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V?

The Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.3% across 180 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V owner drives around 3,799 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V reliable?
Based on 180 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V has a 73.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V does around 3,799 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 16V?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.