2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · MW12 YON
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 129,336 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW12 YON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 129,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MW12 YON Mileage History
- 07/12/2023105,098 mi
- 06/12/2024116,892 mi+11,794 mi
- 13/12/2024117,029 mi+137 mi
- 27/11/2025129,137 mi+12,108 mi
- 04/12/2025129,336 mi+199 mi
Average of roughly 12,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW12 YON 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 (MW12 YON) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached not tightened. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached not tightened. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
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