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AF12 YOE

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,809 mi
Last recorded123,809 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 123,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 113,154 miles

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

Rear Brake disk shields corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2023 103,985 miles

Brake disk shields corroded.

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 103,985 miles

Brake disk shields corroded.

Exhaust system insecure Heat shield. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 94,347 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SERVICE LAMP ON

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2022 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SERVICE LAMP ON

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,194 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 87,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,153 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 75,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,442 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 59,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,857 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 47,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,353 miles

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 28 Apr 2015 17,548 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,638 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 YOE is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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