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661 XNL

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,613 mi
Last recorded64,613 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration661 XNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker box to lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf +nsf+osr tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 64,613 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker box to lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf +nsf+osr tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 58,290 miles

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

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

Undercar rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,349 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 51,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,747 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 48,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 42,475 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,879 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near/side and off/side 205/55 HR 16 front on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,554 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 30,554 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour near/side and off/side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,589 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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661 XNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,935 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 661 XNL, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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661 XNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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