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AX12 FHR

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,540 mi
Last recorded131,540 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 FHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 131,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 131,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,535 miles

Engine noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2025 112,535 miles

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

Engine noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,468 miles

O/s/rear coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,052 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,597 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,470 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 38,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall tearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing out /nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system minor leak

Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,679 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,695 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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AX12 FHR is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX12 FHR, 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 AX12 FHR registered?

AX12 FHR is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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