2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · SJ62 UEH
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 72,480 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ62 UEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 72,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SJ62 UEH 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 (SJ62 UEH) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ62 UEH Mileage History
- 07/03/202453,844 mi
- 07/03/202453,844 mi
- 11/03/202563,515 mi+9,671 mi
- 11/03/202563,515 mi
- 04/03/202672,480 mi+8,965 mi
Average of roughly 9,366 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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