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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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Data last updated: · Based on 353 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
67.1%
Typical Mileage
119,587mi
Annual Mileage
4,665mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

Low usage
3,114 mi/yr
Typical
4,665 mi/yr
Average
5,518 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,194 mi/yr

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.

Median
119,587 mi
75th Percentile
132,056 mi
95th Percentile
158,223 mi
Max Recorded
184,136 mi

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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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V?

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.

Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V reliable?
Based on 353 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V has a 67.1% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V does around 4,665 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Zafira Design 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.