2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · AD12 EUK
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 176,447 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD12 EUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 176,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD12 EUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Zafira (AD12 EUK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AD12 EUK Mileage History
- 25/01/2023160,919 mi
- 31/01/2024166,145 mi+5,226 mi
- 31/01/2024166,147 mi+2 mi
- 11/02/2025172,263 mi+6,116 mi
- 26/01/2026176,447 mi+4,184 mi
Average of roughly 5,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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