2009 Vauxhall Zafira · 37,861 MOT tests
2009 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2009 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 47.4% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 19 Zafira years (37,861 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 47.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 101,282
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,861
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 13.9% of tests fail here (150% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.5%
- Lights and electrics19.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks13.9%
- Brakes10.2%
- Tyres9.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 6.14%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 4.6%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.19%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.16%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.59%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.62%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.68%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Zafira year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2009 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 47.4% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 19 Zafira years (37,861 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.56% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (6.14% of tests), position lamp not working (4.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Vauxhall Zafira shows 101,282 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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