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AK62 VFV

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 96,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 83,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 83,824 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front flexi exhaust joint corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 69,811 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front flexi exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 59,318 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 59,308 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,892 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 56,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 48,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

sump pouris

Fail 15 Mar 2021 42,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

sump pouris

Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 38,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,263 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 29,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,998 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 21,998 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,726 miles

mobility aid fitted over rear seats

Fail 26 Nov 2015 19,726 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

mobility aid fitted over rear seats

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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AK62 VFV is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK62 VFV, 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 AK62 VFV registered?

AK62 VFV is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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