2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · KM12 SZL
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 91,212 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM12 SZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 91,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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KM12 SZL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Zafira (KM12 SZL) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KM12 SZL Mileage History
- 06/05/202468,613 mi
- 06/05/202468,613 mi
- 15/04/202579,225 mi+10,612 mi
- 15/04/202579,225 mi
- 10/04/202691,212 mi+11,987 mi
Average of roughly 11,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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