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Vauxhall Zafira Sri Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Zafira Sri reliable? We analysed 730 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 730 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.2%
Typical Mileage
94,326mi
Annual Mileage
6,310mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Vauxhall Zafira Sri Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Zafira Sri Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking 2

Vauxhall Zafira Sri Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,503 mi/yr
Typical
6,310 mi/yr
Average
6,897 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,853 mi/yr

Vauxhall Zafira Sri Mileage Distribution

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

Median
94,326 mi
75th Percentile
117,618 mi
95th Percentile
152,261 mi
Max Recorded
220,070 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Zafira Sri Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Zafira Sri THIS CAR 74.2% 730 94,326 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 Civic Type R Sport Line 93.8% 405 18,318 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Zafira Sri?

The Vauxhall Zafira Sri has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.2% across 730 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Vauxhall Zafira Sri owner drives around 6,310 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 Sri — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Zafira Sri reliable?
Based on 730 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Zafira Sri has a 74.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Zafira Sri?
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Zafira Sri do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Zafira Sri does around 6,310 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Zafira Sri last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Zafira Sri?
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.