Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V reliable? We analysed 353 real MOT tests across 176 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Zafira Design 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 Design 16V.
Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Vauxhall Zafira Design 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 Design 16V THIS CAR | 67.1% | 353 | 119,587 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 |
| Fiat Swift Edge 486 | 89.7% | 554 | 11,183 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.1% across 353 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V owner drives around 4,665 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.