2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

11,298 MOT tests in 2024. 50.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.2%
Failed or needed repairs49.8%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,298 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    530 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    636 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.3%
  2. Suspension27.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks24.3%
  4. Brakes23.3%
  5. Tyres11.1%
  6. Body & chassis9.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  8. Steering4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 50.2% of 2007 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,298 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Zafira reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).