2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · FH12 FTP
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 115,583 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
FH12 FTP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 115,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH12 FTP 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 (FH12 FTP) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FH12 FTP Mileage History
- 24/05/2022104,362 mi
- 26/05/2022104,363 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/2023108,305 mi+3,942 mi
- 23/05/2024115,583 mi+7,278 mi
Average of roughly 5,614 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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