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A12 MHL

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,359 mi
Last recorded66,359 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 66,359 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 62,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 58,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 54,723 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,716 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,742 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 43,369 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,237 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,967 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 33,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,674 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low & wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low & wearing on inner edge & has a cut on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,779 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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A12 MHL is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 MHL, 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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What year was A12 MHL registered?

A12 MHL is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for A12 MHL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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