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3985 MW

2011 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,957 mi
Last recorded66,957 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Zafira71,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3985 MW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 65,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 62,476 miles

EXHAUST FLEXIE PIPE STARTING SPLIT

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE AND CUTS IN SIDE WALL 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2024 62,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

EXHAUST FLEXIE PIPE STARTING SPLIT

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE AND CUTS IN SIDE WALL 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 60,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2022 56,917 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2021 53,533 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2021 53,533 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 50,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 47,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 42,857 miles

ENGINE SURGING MAINLY WHEN COLD

Fail 23 May 2018 42,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

ENGINE SURGING MAINLY WHEN COLD

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO INNER SHOULDER

Pass 16 May 2017 37,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2017 37,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2017 36,988 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads on 3mm approximately

Pass 27 May 2016 31,027 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 24,887 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 17,376 miles

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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3985 MW is a 2011 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 71,831 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 3985 MW, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3985 MW is a 2011 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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