2000 Vauxhall Zafira · 1,097 MOT tests
2000 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2000 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 53.4% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 19 Zafira years (1,097 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 53.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 119,563
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,097
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 17.6% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.9%
- Suspension19.8%
- Brakes19.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks17.6%
- Body, chassis and structure12.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Steering6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.38%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 6.2%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.02%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 5.65%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 5.56%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.47%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (33.64%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.04%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (12.49%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Zafira year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2000 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 53.4% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 19 Zafira years (1,097 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.38% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.2% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (6.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Vauxhall Zafira shows 119,563 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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