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AO12 VUN

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,991 mi
Last recorded155,991 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VUN
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 155,991 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 155,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 155,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2024 147,957 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 147,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 140,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 140,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,525 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 122,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,516 miles

Rear middle seat stalk cover mising

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,326 miles

Rear middle seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 31 May 2017 79,327 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear middle seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,694 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,506 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 49,506 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 VUN is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO12 VUN, 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 AO12 VUN registered?

AO12 VUN is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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