2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · SH12 LBP
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 137,556 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SH12 LBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/04/2026
- 137,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SH12 LBP Mileage History
- 22/03/2024118,113 mi
- 27/03/2024118,222 mi+109 mi
- 02/04/2025129,046 mi+10,824 mi
- 02/04/2025129,046 mi
- 15/04/2026137,556 mi+8,510 mi
Average of roughly 9,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH12 LBP 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 (SH12 LBP) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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