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AF18 LYA

2018 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,100 mi
Last recorded74,100 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Zafira36,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 LYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 74,100 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 74,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,863 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,762 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,107 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Mar 2021 50,050 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AF18 LYA is a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,339 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 AF18 LYA, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF18 LYA registered?

AF18 LYA is a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AF18 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 LYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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