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AF12 PVW

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,772 mi
Last recorded58,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 58,772 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 58,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 53,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 53,048 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 47,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 43,818 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 43,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad is corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,341 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2022 40,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer both light lens have condensation

slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp has condensation/water ingress

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp has water ingress/condensation

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 37,093 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp has water ingress/condensation

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 34,560 miles

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

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,470 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 29,470 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 18,057 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 10,429 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 PVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PVW, 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 AF12 PVW registered?

AF12 PVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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