2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · K88 FAY
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 106,759 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K88 FAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 106,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K88 FAY 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 (K88 FAY) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
K88 FAY Mileage History
- 01/02/202286,275 mi
- 04/04/202391,389 mi+5,114 mi
- 05/04/202495,049 mi+3,660 mi
- 28/03/2025101,120 mi+6,071 mi
- 27/03/2026106,759 mi+5,639 mi
Average of roughly 4,938 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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