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AK12 EJY

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,996 mi
Last recorded122,996 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 111,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 101,782 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 89,009 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 89,009 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,555 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,356 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 62,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,895 miles

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

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 52,893 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective wiring broken and detached (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 43,622 miles

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Fail 23 May 2018 43,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,851 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tracking out

Pass 16 May 2015 8,521 miles

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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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AK12 EJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 AK12 EJY, 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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AK12 EJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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