2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · SO12 FAJ
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 93,154 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 FAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 93,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 FAJ 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 (SO12 FAJ) between September 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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 (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
SO12 FAJ Mileage History
- 06/09/202478,025 mi
- 06/09/202478,025 mi
- 22/05/202578,852 mi+827 mi
- 15/04/202693,154 mi+14,302 mi
- 15/04/202693,154 mi
Average of roughly 9,428 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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