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Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti reliable? We analysed 457 real MOT tests across 152 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 457 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
68.3%
Typical Mileage
131,198mi
Annual Mileage
7,685mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,685 mi/yr
Typical
7,685 mi/yr
Average
8,128 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,862 mi/yr

Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti Mileage Distribution

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

Median
131,198 mi
75th Percentile
151,083 mi
95th Percentile
183,123 mi
Max Recorded
227,039 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti 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 Cdti THIS CAR 68.3% 457 131,198 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
Suzuki Quad 84.2% 880 3,141 mi 22 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti?

The Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.3% across 457 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti owner drives around 7,685 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 Cdti — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti reliable?
Based on 457 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti has a 68.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti does around 7,685 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Zafira Energy Cdti?
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.