CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO12 BWN

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 59,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2019 52,184 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 45,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriorating in treads

o/sr tyre has a cut to the cords under 25mm

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,835 miles

internal lights adjusted.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,075 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO12 BWN is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO12 BWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO12 BWN?

You can check the full history of AO12 BWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO12 BWN registered?

AO12 BWN is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 BWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO12 BWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO12 BWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.