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BD12 EKJ

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,274 mi
Last recorded216,274 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 216,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 215,658 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 196,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 180,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 168,110 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 160,268 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 160,249 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 150,888 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 140,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 135,847 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre cracked/perished ()

front bumper lower trim loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 May 2018 135,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre cracked/perished ()

front bumper lower trim loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 May 2017 118,855 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lense damaged but no white light showing

Pass 19 May 2016 99,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 99,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions light on display

Pass 15 May 2015 83,405 miles

engine warning light on

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 EKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue 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 BD12 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

BD12 EKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is BD12 EKJ safe to buy?

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