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AF12 YON

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,033 mi
Last recorded172,033 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YON
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 172,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 166,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 157,936 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 147,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 137,961 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,423 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 128,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 113,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,987 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requierments

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not in excess of the requirements.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 49,187 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,187 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YON is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF12 YON, 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 YON is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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