2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · KF12 JXW
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 131,037 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF12 JXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 131,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KF12 JXW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Zafira (KF12 JXW) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KF12 JXW Mileage History
- 10/08/2023121,861 mi
- 09/09/2024126,724 mi+4,863 mi
- 16/09/2024126,726 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/2025131,036 mi+4,310 mi
- 09/09/2025131,037 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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