2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

11,931 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,931 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    510 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    473 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Washers: not working1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    182 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  3. Lights & electrics6.3%
  4. Brakes6.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  6. Suspension3.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.2%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2017 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2017 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,931 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Vauxhall Zafira reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).