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AJ12 LSX

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,304 mi
Last recorded149,304 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 149,304 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 131,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,146 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 104,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,104 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 95,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,616 miles

Irregular idle - fluctuating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerbing band cut - not quite to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,614 miles

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

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

Irregular idle - fluctuating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerbing band cut - not quite to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,701 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 84,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,859 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 74,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,387 miles

Nearside Rear indicator fading

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,286 miles

Both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,701 miles

minor stone chips in screen

o/s/r tyre inner edge feathered

Fail 5 Feb 2016 45,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor stone chips in screen

o/s/r tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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AJ12 LSX is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AJ12 LSX, 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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AJ12 LSX is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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