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AY12 XYB

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,057 mi
Last recorded112,057 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,057 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 102,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 90,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,405 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 80,405 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,797 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,797 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,833 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,835 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 52,296 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 52,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,190 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracked/perished on side walls and around tread blocks

Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 26,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 21,899 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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AY12 XYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY12 XYB, 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 AY12 XYB registered?

AY12 XYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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