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AY12 YNS

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,982 mi
Last recorded92,982 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 92,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,154 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,572 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 73,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,024 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,810 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 69,810 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,710 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 28 Feb 2020 51,686 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 51,686 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2019 42,900 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,187 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,981 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,770 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 22,770 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YNS is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 AY12 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

AY12 YNS is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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