2015 Vauxhall Zafira · 49,373 MOT tests
2015 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2015 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 Zafira years (49,373 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 26.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 66,167
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 49,373
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.8% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.5%
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Brakes6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Suspension5.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.28%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.35%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.59%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.49%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.09%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.5%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Zafira year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2015 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 Zafira years (49,373 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.28% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.01% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Vauxhall Zafira shows 66,167 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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