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BD61 GFU

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 GFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 94,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil sump is corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 85,778 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2024 85,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,582 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 80,581 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2021 72,782 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

service light on

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,941 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges+perishing+getting low on tread

front brake discs wearing

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2017 54,815 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,286 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 29,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear 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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BD61 GFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 BD61 GFU, 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 BD61 GFU registered?

BD61 GFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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