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B166 WES

2018 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,101 mi
Last recorded112,101 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Zafira36,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB166 WES
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 112,101 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front screen washer jet blocked but o/s jet provides sufficient fluid to screen

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount bonding deteriorating and is coming away from aluminium housing of rubber mount

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

Spare tyre defective underinflated

Fail 25 Jun 2026 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front screen washer jet blocked but o/s jet provides sufficient fluid to screen

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount bonding deteriorating and is coming away from aluminium housing of rubber mount

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

Spare tyre defective underinflated

Pass 4 Feb 2026 206,474 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 97,088 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 181,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 81,177 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2024 155,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2024 155,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 129,083 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 109,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 31,183 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 31,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,618 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 41,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2017 41,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 24 May 2016 25,108 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,628 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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B166 WES is a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,339 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 B166 WES, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B166 WES is a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 March 2018.

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