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AJ12 NPG

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,460 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 107,177 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 94,679 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 94,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,307 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,156 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 74,154 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,468 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 38,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres on 5mm

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 NPG is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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