2012 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · BU62 YDD
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 122,144 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU62 YDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 122,144 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.
BU62 YDD 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 (BU62 YDD) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU62 YDD Mileage History
- 15/12/202289,441 mi
- 01/02/2024102,664 mi+13,223 mi
- 08/02/2025113,124 mi+10,460 mi
- 24/02/2026122,144 mi+9,020 mi
- 24/02/2026122,144 mi
Average of roughly 10,233 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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