What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Vauxhall Zafira?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Zafira are: Lamps & Electrics (5.5% risk), Tyres (3.7% risk), Suspension (3.6% risk).

Vauxhall Zafira MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old Vauxhall Zafira reliable?

Based on 418,586 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Zafira has a 29.8% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

29.8%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Zafira vehicles

Based on 418,586 MOT tests

1.8pp above the UK average (28%)

Vauxhall Zafira in this age bracket has a 29.8% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and tyres.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Zafira are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 5.5%

Tyres 3.7%

Suspension 3.6%

Brakes 3.0%

Visibility 2.5%

Body & Chassis 1.1%

Steering 0.4%

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 6-10 year old Vauxhall Zafira reliable?

6-10-year-old Vauxhall Zafira vehicles have a 29.8% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 5.5% failure risk
Tyres — 3.7% failure risk
Suspension — 3.6% failure risk

How can I prepare my Vauxhall Zafira for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Zafira, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — 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 6-10-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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