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AH51 RAJ

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,563 mi
Last recorded121,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH51 RAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 121,563 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both Sides (Outer Wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 121,563 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both Sides (Outer Wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 113,787 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 103,782 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 102,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 96,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 96,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 89,710 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 82,914 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 82,914 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 73,491 miles

Rear TYRES PERISHING

Fail 15 May 2019 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear TYRES PERISHING

Pass 23 May 2018 63,982 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 63,982 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2017 54,192 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 54,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,189 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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AH51 RAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AH51 RAJ, 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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AH51 RAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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