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BD12 CFM

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,779 mi
Last recorded86,779 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,779 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 86,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,912 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 84,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,594 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,655 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 74,649 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,825 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 61,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,970 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge close to showing cord

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,346 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 40,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 34,876 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 34,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,529 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 27,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,612 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BD12 CFM is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD12 CFM, 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 BD12 CFM registered?

BD12 CFM is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BD12 CFM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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