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A8 KCL

2014 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,741 mi
Last recorded89,741 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Zafira58,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,741 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 89,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 85,416 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 85,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 81,905 miles

Central brake light not in use

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

Rear seats not in use

Fail 28 Dec 2023 81,905 miles

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

Central brake light not in use

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

Rear seats not in use

Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,525 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,725 miles

Central brake light not in use

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr worn on inner edge/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

some wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2022 73,725 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr worn on inner edge/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

some wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,021 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))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 59,019 miles

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

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 8 May 2018 46,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,522 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

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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A8 KCL is a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A8 KCL, 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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A8 KCL is a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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