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AK12 YNO

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,640 mi
Last recorded124,640 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 124,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 124,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,631 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,181 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,784 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,814 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 100,814 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,987 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 77,053 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 77,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 68,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 68,942 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,380 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dog cage in back [seat belts not checked]

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 YNO is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YNO, 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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What year was AK12 YNO registered?

AK12 YNO is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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