2017 Vauxhall Zafira · 40,358 MOT tests
2017 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2017 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 22.3% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 19 Zafira years (40,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 22.3%
- 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 6
- 44,814
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,358
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.9% of tests fail here (211% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Brakes4.6%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
- Suspension2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.07%
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 2.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.33%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.68%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 1.56%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.17%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.97%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.1%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Zafira year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2017 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 22.3% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 19 Zafira years (40,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.55% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.07% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Vauxhall Zafira shows 44,814 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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