2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · SG12 BXM
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 89,380 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG12 BXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 89,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SG12 BXM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Zafira (SG12 BXM) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SG12 BXM Mileage History
- 12/02/202471,909 mi
- 17/02/202580,467 mi+8,558 mi
- 17/02/202580,467 mi
- 19/02/202689,380 mi+8,913 mi
- 19/02/202689,380 mi
Average of roughly 8,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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