2014 Vauxhall Zafira · 93,649 MOT tests
2014 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2014 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 31.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 19 Zafira years (93,649 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 31.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 74,577
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 93,649
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5% of tests fail here (95% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.3%
- Tyres8.4%
- Suspension7.4%
- Brakes6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.78%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.84%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.75%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.94%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.67%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.28%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Zafira year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2014 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 31.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 19 Zafira years (93,649 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.48% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.14% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Vauxhall Zafira shows 74,577 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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