2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · MK62 OMS
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 168,229 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK62 OMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 168,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MK62 OMS 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 (MK62 OMS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MK62 OMS Mileage History
- 24/01/2023139,973 mi
- 24/01/2024149,538 mi+9,565 mi
- 24/01/2024149,538 mi
- 23/01/2025159,826 mi+10,288 mi
- 21/01/2026168,229 mi+8,403 mi
Average of roughly 9,442 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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