2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

1,418 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,418 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.5%
  2. Brakes26.1%
  3. Suspension23.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.3%
  5. Body & chassis12.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  7. Tyres6.4%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.6%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2002 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2002 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,418 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Vauxhall Zafira reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).