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BA12 DRA

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,430 mi
Last recorded79,430 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA12 DRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,430 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,229 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,742 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 60,741 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,287 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 59,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,204 miles

Coolant below minimum.

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp cover is broken.

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 51,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant tank is empty.

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,484 miles

Coolant header tank is empty.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 47,484 miles

Coolant header tank is empty.

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,670 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 42,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,877 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 37,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

coolant low

Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,671 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 28,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BA12 DRA is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BA12 DRA, 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 BA12 DRA registered?

BA12 DRA is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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