2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · NV12 HPA
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 157,504 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV12 HPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 157,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV12 HPA 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 (NV12 HPA) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
NV12 HPA Mileage History
- 08/07/2022129,350 mi
- 05/07/2023139,787 mi+10,437 mi
- 28/06/2024149,564 mi+9,777 mi
- 16/07/2025157,504 mi+7,940 mi
- 16/07/2025157,504 mi
Average of roughly 9,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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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.
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