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AJ62 CDV

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,316 mi
Last recorded136,316 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 136,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 136,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 132,345 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 109,438 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 96,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,490 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 91,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre old age / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear lamp minor crack / damage

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 25 Jan 2020 91,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre old age / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear lamp minor crack / damage

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,966 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathering/out of shape

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,548 miles

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 73,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,535 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 67,535 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 18 Aug 2017 60,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 51,201 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 51,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,283 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Centre (5.2.2b)

Rear seats folded not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,806 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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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AJ62 CDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ62 CDV, 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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AJ62 CDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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