2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

16,273 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,273 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.0%
    906 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    824 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    876 marked dangerous
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  8. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn2.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.3%
  2. Suspension25.2%
  3. Brakes15.8%
  4. Tyres11.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Body & chassis6.6%
  8. Steering2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%

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 2010 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2010 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,273 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Zafira reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).