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Vauxhall Zafira Energy Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Zafira Energy reliable? We analysed 1,669 real MOT tests across 302 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,669 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.8%
Typical Mileage
86,970mi
Annual Mileage
5,765mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Vauxhall Zafira Energy Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Zafira Energy Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,618 mi/yr
Typical
5,765 mi/yr
Average
6,624 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,581 mi/yr

Vauxhall Zafira Energy Mileage Distribution

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

Median
86,970 mi
75th Percentile
109,860 mi
95th Percentile
143,732 mi
Max Recorded
835,959 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Zafira Energy Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Zafira Energy THIS CAR 77.8% 1,669 86,970 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
Land Rover Range Rover Westminster SDV6 A 92.1% 1,151 36,920 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Zafira Energy?

The Vauxhall Zafira Energy has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.8% across 1,669 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Zafira Energy owner drives around 5,765 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 Energy — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Zafira Energy reliable?
Based on 1,669 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Zafira Energy has a 77.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Zafira Energy?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Zafira Energy do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Zafira Energy does around 5,765 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Zafira Energy last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Zafira Energy?
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.