2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DN12 NEU
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 123,823 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DN12 NEU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 123,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN12 NEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Zafira (DN12 NEU) between June 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
DN12 NEU Mileage History
- 23/06/201528,398 mi
- 22/06/201637,070 mi+8,672 mi
- 22/06/201637,070 mi
- 28/06/201749,359 mi+12,289 mi
- 30/06/201749,430 mi+71 mi
- 25/04/201859,617 mi+10,187 mi
- 26/04/201859,617 mi
- 02/04/201967,613 mi+7,996 mi
- 28/04/202076,902 mi+9,289 mi
- 07/04/202181,156 mi+4,254 mi
- 19/04/202290,128 mi+8,972 mi
- 18/04/202399,098 mi+8,970 mi
- 05/04/2024110,660 mi+11,562 mi
- 22/04/2025116,108 mi+5,448 mi
- 28/04/2025116,229 mi+121 mi
- 20/10/2025119,027 mi+2,798 mi
- 12/10/2026123,749 mi+4,722 mi
- 19/10/2026123,823 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 8,427 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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