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AJ61 EPC

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,487 mi
Last recorded129,487 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2025 129,487 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2025 129,487 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 102,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 98,217 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 98,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system marked (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system marked (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,087 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2022 93,071 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,925 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,221 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 57,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,076 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 23,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear seats not tested

Fail 5 Dec 2014 23,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seats not tested

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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AJ61 EPC is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AJ61 EPC, 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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AJ61 EPC is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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