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AF12 PLX

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,891 mi
Last recorded167,891 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 167,891 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 167,891 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 160,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 151,485 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 151,484 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 137,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 137,223 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 115,014 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 115,013 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 104,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 104,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 99,940 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 99,940 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,403 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,403 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,989 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,272 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,438 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 65,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,831 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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AF12 PLX is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF12 PLX, 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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AF12 PLX is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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