What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Vauxhall Zafira?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Zafira are: Visibility (9.6% risk), Tyres (5.2% risk), Lamps & Electrics (3.5% risk).

Vauxhall Zafira MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Vauxhall Zafira reliable?

Based on 3,632 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Zafira has a 17.6% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

17.6%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Zafira vehicles

Based on 3,632 MOT tests

10.4pp below the UK average (28%)

Vauxhall Zafira shows good reliability at this age, with a 17.6% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Zafira are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Visibility 9.6%

Tyres 5.2%

Lamps & Electrics 3.5%

Brakes 1.9%

Suspension 0.4%

Body & Chassis 0.3%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Vauxhall Zafira MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	17.6%	3,632	Visibility
3-5 years	18.2%	73,700	Visibility
6-10 years	29.8%	418,586	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	44.8%	350,183	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	49.2%	145,947	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Vauxhall Zafira reliable?

Yes. Based on 3,632 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Zafira vehicles have a 17.6% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Visibility — 9.6% failure risk
Tyres — 5.2% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 3.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Vauxhall Zafira for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Zafira, focus on: (1) Visibility — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Vauxhall Zafira Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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