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253D170

2014 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,601 mi
Last recorded168,601 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Zafira58,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration253D170
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 168,601 miles

n/s/r body damage

o/s/r bumper damage

Fail 25 Feb 2025 168,601 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r body damage

o/s/r bumper damage

Pass 28 Feb 2024 151,889 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 151,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 136,400 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 136,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 121,719 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 1 Mar 2022 121,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,691 miles

Nearside Rear glass damaged but secure

Offside body damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,686 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 116,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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253D170 is a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 58,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 253D170, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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253D170 is a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 May 2014.

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