2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

674 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 674 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.4%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    41 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.3%
  2. Brakes27.0%
  3. Suspension20.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.0%
  5. Body & chassis11.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  7. Tyres7.7%
  8. Steering5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded33.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.3%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2001 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2001 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 674 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira?

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

Is the 2001 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).