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AK62 VYD

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,118 mi
Last recorded149,118 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 149,118 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 149,057 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 142,055 miles

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 bulbs inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light 3 of 9 bulbs inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 142,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer sidewall down to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 bulbs inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light 3 of 9 bulbs inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 133,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,304 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,891 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 100,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,310 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,323 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Rear seats not tested

Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Rear seats not tested

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,495 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear seats not tested

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,734 miles

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 VYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK62 VYD, 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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AK62 VYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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