2012 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · AP12 KNG
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 128,695 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AP12 KNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 128,695 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AP12 KNG Mileage History
- 16/08/2022106,154 mi
- 15/09/2023199,204 mi+93,050 mi
- 18/09/2023199,208 mi+4 mi
- 18/02/2025123,963 mi-75,245 mi
- 21/04/2026128,695 mi+4,732 mi
Average of roughly 6,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AP12 KNG 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 (AP12 KNG) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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