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BD12 OLU

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,351 mi
Last recorded70,351 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,351 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,305 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 58,289 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

car overheating /no coolant

Pass 4 Jul 2024 55,832 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 55,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,113 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 51,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 14 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 20 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 16 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,523 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 41,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WEARING VERY BADLY ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,523 miles

ADDED .75L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOKS TO BE WORN TO THE TEST MIN

Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,117 miles

THE OSF TYRE IS CRACKED BADLY IN ONE PLACE AND CORDS CAN NOT BE SEEN.

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSF OUTER BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,257 miles

THE OSF TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED IN ONE PLACE THE TYRE NEEDS REMOVING FROM WHEEL AND CHECKING

Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,507 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 16,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,733 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 OLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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