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AF62 GXW

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,829 mi
Last recorded125,829 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 GXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 125,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight loose

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,333 miles

Offside Front headlight loose

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front subframe & lower suspension arms

middle & back exhaust corroded & leaking

steering notchy

Pass 18 Sep 2023 119,497 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 119,492 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 107,767 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,038 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 95,025 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,400 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres are cracking

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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AF62 GXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF62 GXW, 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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AF62 GXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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