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AK12 NKG

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,962 mi
Last recorded119,962 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 119,962 miles

corrosion starting front subframe and mounting areas on chassis also both rear outer sills

Pass 18 Jun 2025 112,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads 4-5mm

Pass 15 Jun 2024 103,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 98,229 miles

Both rear back plates are corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp bracket is broken, but not likely to fall from the carrier.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,538 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 92,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low.

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,186 miles

Both rear back brake plates are corroded.

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,117 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 82,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction spanner light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,465 miles

cracks appearing inside tread of offside rear and nearside rear tyres.

nearside rear brake back plate corroding.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear seatbelt retracts slowly

Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

offside rear seatbelt retracts slowly

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 NKG is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKG, 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 NKG is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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