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AJ62 CDX

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,931 mi
Last recorded138,931 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 138,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 132,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 131,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 131,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 125,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

play in strut top mounts

Fail 27 Mar 2024 125,247 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

play in strut top mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,996 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top suspension mounts have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Two different style of rear springs fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2023 118,990 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top suspension mounts have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Two different style of rear springs fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,228 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,087 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,410 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear has heavy duty spring

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,797 miles

Rear On rear axle coil springs are both different type

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,257 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 50,257 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,369 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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AJ62 CDX is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,362cc petrol 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 AJ62 CDX, 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 CDX is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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