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BD12 EKM

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,046 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 98,914 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,375 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 81,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 81,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,793 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 45,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,044 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 36,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,185 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 30,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 24,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,028 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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BD12 EKM is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BD12 EKM, 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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BD12 EKM is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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