2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · BK62 KMM
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 119,840 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
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BK62 KMM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 119,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
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BK62 KMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Zafira (BK62 KMM) between January 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
BK62 KMM Mileage History
- 24/01/2022114,054 mi
- 01/03/2023116,929 mi+2,875 mi
- 01/03/2023116,929 mi
- 19/06/2024119,840 mi+2,911 mi
Average of roughly 2,409 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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