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AJ62 GWE

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,029 mi
Last recorded70,029 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,029 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 70,029 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,212 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Shoulder Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 58,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers Not Checked (3.5 (a))

Coolant Level Low

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Shoulder Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,727 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,969 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 51,968 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tracking check

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 46,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tracking check

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,991 miles

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

Service lamp

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,975 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,494 miles

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

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 GWE is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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