2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

14,405 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,405 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    607 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    619 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    259 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working1.4%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.2%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.3%
  2. Brakes10.0%
  3. Tyres9.8%
  4. Suspension6.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2015 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2015 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,405 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Vauxhall Zafira reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).