2001 Vauxhall Zafira · 3,134 MOT tests
2001 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2001 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 19 Zafira years (3,134 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 47.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 117,846
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,134
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.7% of tests fail here (101% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.2%
- Brakes18%
- Suspension16.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.1%
- Body, chassis and structure10.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Tyres7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.48%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 5.36%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.91%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.88%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.75%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.21%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (31.27%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (24.7%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.76%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (13.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.16%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2001 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 19 Zafira years (3,134 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.48% of tests), position lamp not working (5.36% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Vauxhall Zafira shows 117,846 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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