Opel Zafira MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Zafira. Check any Zafira by registration number below.

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91.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.5%

vs Opel Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Zafira — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Zafira has an average MOT pass rate of 91.4%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Zafira is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Zafira is around 133,680 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Zafira, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Opel Zafira, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Zafira performs at MOT across different model years.

2017

Based on 74 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

2016

Based on 74 vehicles

95.9%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

2015

Based on 160 vehicles

97.5%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

152k mi

Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

2014

Based on 1,228 vehicles

95.9%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

2013

Based on 845 vehicles

95.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

140k mi

Mileage at 10yr

179k mi

2012

Based on 1,428 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

82k mi

Mileage at 5yr

125k mi

2011

Based on 1,730 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

137k mi

2010

Based on 1,820 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

76k mi

Mileage at 5yr

132k mi

2009

Based on 2,121 vehicles

92.8%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

73k mi

Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

Mileage at 10yr

173k mi

2008

Based on 3,394 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

88k mi

Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

Mileage at 10yr

187k mi

2007

Based on 3,909 vehicles

93.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

66k mi

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2006

Based on 5,248 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

72k mi

Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

Mileage at 10yr

183k mi

2005

Based on 4,247 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 3yr

69k mi

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

Mileage at 10yr

179k mi

2004

Based on 4,073 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

2003

Based on 6,428 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

Mileage at 10yr

170k mi

2002

Based on 7,167 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

23.5%

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

2001

Based on 9,257 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Dangerous Defects

20.0%

Retest Rate

35.0%

Mileage at 10yr

174k mi

2000

Based on 13,118 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

1999

Based on 10,316 vehicles

87.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

155k mi

1998

Based on 312 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

0

Based on 145 vehicles

71.0%Average

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

123k mi

Typical Mileage — Opel Zafira

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Zafira.

At 3 Years

72,960

miles

At 5 Years

133,680

miles

At 10 Years

173,476

miles

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

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92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Zafira

Opel Zafira — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Zafira MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Zafira?

The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Zafira is 91.4% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Zafira?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Opel Zafira reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 91.4%, the Opel Zafira is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Zafira?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Opel Zafira?

Typical mileage for the Opel Zafira: 151,992 miles at 3 years, 169,440 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Zafira to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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