2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · EF61 UFW
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 70,643 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF61 UFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 70,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF61 UFW 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 (EF61 UFW) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
EF61 UFW Mileage History
- 05/04/202344,691 mi
- 03/04/202451,635 mi+6,944 mi
- 03/04/202451,635 mi
- 09/04/202562,636 mi+11,001 mi
- 10/04/202670,643 mi+8,007 mi
Average of roughly 8,609 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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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.
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