2018 Vauxhall Zafira · 16,939 MOT tests
2018 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2018 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 19 Zafira years (16,939 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 19.1%
- 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 5
- 36,722
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,939
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.5% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes4.1%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Suspension1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.81%
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 2.86%
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 1.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.89%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 1.3%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.97%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.05%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.26%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.63%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.61%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Zafira year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2018 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 19 Zafira years (16,939 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.81% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Vauxhall Zafira shows 36,722 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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