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AV62 UTJ

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,537 mi
Last recorded87,537 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 UTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,537 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 80,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 69,368 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 69,265 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,017 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 68,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,035 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 64,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,202 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint loose/worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front discs worn/lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake lever damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2019 55,202 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint loose/worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake lever damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2018 49,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 45,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - heavy lipped edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 May 2017 45,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - heavy lipped edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Head lamp plastic lens - covered in bird mess - clean lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2016 41,041 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,974 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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AV62 UTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV62 UTJ, 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 AV62 UTJ registered?

AV62 UTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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