2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

4,853 MOT tests in 2024. 79.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time79.5%
Failed or needed repairs20.5%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,853 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    234 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    140 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    84 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working1.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  4. Lights & electrics4.9%
  5. Suspension2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.3%

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 2018 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 79.5% of 2018 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,853 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Vauxhall Zafira reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).