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AE14 VBU

2014 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Zafira58,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 VBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 121,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes repainted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 105,903 miles

Condensation ns rear lamp unit

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,500 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,559 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to hitting lip on inner face of disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 88,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 79,447 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,595 miles

front discs worn

front flexy exhaust damaged

rear tyres on 3/4mm

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AE14 VBU is a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AE14 VBU, 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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AE14 VBU is a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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