2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

27,192 MOT tests in 2024. 66.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time66.9%
Failed or needed repairs33.1%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 27,192 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    1,210 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    1,104 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    747 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.5%
  9. Washers: not working1.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.3%
  2. Brakes10.5%
  3. Tyres9.9%
  4. Suspension9.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%

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 2014 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 66.9% of 2014 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 27,192 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 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).