Vauxhall Zafira Sri Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Zafira Sri reliable? We analysed 730 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Zafira Sri is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Zafira Sri.
Vauxhall Zafira Sri — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Zafira Sri — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1796cc
- Power
- 140 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11.5 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Beige
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 38.7 mpg
- Urban
- 30.1 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 46.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2264
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 177 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Vauxhall Zafira Sri Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Zafira Sri. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Zafira Sri Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Zafira Sri fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Zafira Sri Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Zafira Sri owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Zafira Sri Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Zafira Sri MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Vauxhall Zafira Sri Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Zafira Sri THIS CAR | 74.2% | 730 | 94,326 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E 200 AMG Line MHEV Auto | 92.2% | 786 | 27,226 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Zafira Sri outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Zafira Sri has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.2% across 730 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common failure point is registration plate not displaying a bsau 145d marking with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Vauxhall Zafira Sri owner drives around 6,310 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.