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AO12 LHC

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,280 mi
Last recorded121,280 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,280 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,614 miles

exhaust blow past manifold area.

exhaust centre silencer corroded & slight blow.

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges & outer sidewall perished.

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/r axle mount bush slightly weak.

rear brake disc shields corroded.

rear tyres lower tread on edges.

slight movement in both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes.

water in n/s/r lamp unit.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 107,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,258 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear axle bush worn

Fail 30 Jul 2021 93,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear axle bush worn

Pass 25 Jul 2020 89,257 miles

Nearside Rear Lower axle bush has play

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 89,257 miles

Offside Front 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

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm edges worn

Nearside Rear Lower axle bush has play

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 79,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low at front (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 61,546 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,495 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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AO12 LHC is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 LHC, 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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AO12 LHC is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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