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BD12 YLX

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,197 mi
Last recorded156,197 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 156,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front subframe mounting point inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front inner wing subframe mount point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 156,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad lining adrift from backing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front subframe mounting point inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front inner wing subframe mount point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 149,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 142,712 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 142,712 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe clamp (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 138,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 131,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 126,068 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 126,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 107,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,966 miles

Offside headlamp dipped beam image slightly vague

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row seats, animal cage fitted preventing the full inspection of seat belts ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,856 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 66,851 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,011 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,242 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YLX is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

BD12 YLX is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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