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AO62 FBV

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,895 mi
Last recorded139,895 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,895 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 139,888 miles

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

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

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leaking onto exhaust!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 132,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 127,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 127,502 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,473 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded down not allowing full check of seatbelt operation ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 114,171 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded down not allowing full check of seatbelt operation ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 105,343 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster misted inside

both rear rear seats not in use

Fail 10 Dec 2018 105,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster misted inside

both rear rear seats not in use

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,153 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in outter sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,863 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 69,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,341 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front inner brake pad looks very low

rear brake discs rust lip on inner faces

Fail 10 Nov 2015 51,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front inner brake pad looks very low

nearside wiperblade poor

rear brake discs rust lip on inner faces

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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AO62 FBV is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO62 FBV, 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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AO62 FBV is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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