2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

213 MOT tests in 2024. 50.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time50.7%
Failed or needed repairs49.3%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 213 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.6%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.2%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.4%
  2. Lights & electrics31.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks24.9%
  4. Suspension17.8%
  5. Body & chassis15.5%
  6. Tyres9.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  8. Steering4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded34.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases14.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.1%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2000 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 50.7% of 2000 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 213 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Vauxhall Zafira reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).