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Vauxhall Zafira Design Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Zafira Design reliable? We analysed 1,490 real MOT tests across 296 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,490 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.5%
Typical Mileage
90,807mi
Annual Mileage
7,022mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Vauxhall Zafira Design Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Zafira Design Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Zafira Design fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1

Vauxhall Zafira Design Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,679 mi/yr
Typical
7,022 mi/yr
Average
7,378 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,447 mi/yr

Vauxhall Zafira Design Mileage Distribution

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

Median
90,807 mi
75th Percentile
112,690 mi
95th Percentile
150,433 mi
Max Recorded
212,099 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Zafira Design Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Zafira Design THIS CAR 80.5% 1,490 90,807 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
Honda CB600F 84.4% 2,905 19,593 mi 32 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Zafira Design?

The Vauxhall Zafira Design has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.5% across 1,490 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Vauxhall Zafira Design owner drives around 7,022 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 Design — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Zafira Design reliable?
Based on 1,490 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Zafira Design has a 80.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Zafira Design?
The most common failure point is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Zafira Design do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Zafira Design does around 7,022 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Zafira Design last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Zafira Design?
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.